Administrative Professional 2 (20046716)

Ohio EPA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio EPA seeks an Administrative Professional 2 to support the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) at the Lazarus Government Center in Columbus, OH. You will handle correspondence, public notices, and fee processing, coordinating with technical and legal staff to close projects efficiently.

You will also research and organize information for decision making, manage public records requests, and maintain files and archives, ensuring accurate records and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• OR completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college.
• OR 6 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 1, 16871.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Support DERR’s remedial and environmental cleanup programs.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and public notices for formal agency actions.
• Handle project fee collection and processing while coordinating project closure documents with technical/legal staff.
• Research, compile, and organize information to support the division’s decision‑making.
• Manage public records requests, scan/archive documents, maintain files and support records retention activities.
• Assist staff with administrative tasks like database research and referencing, stakeholder communication, mail distribution, and inventory management.

Skills

Administrative Support/Services

Public Relations

Equipment Operations

Reasoning

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Education

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative field

Associate core coursework in secretarial science/business office applications

6 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 1, 16871

Equivalent Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment

Job description

Where We Need You

Ohio EPA wants you to serve in this role within the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR) at our Central Office in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Why We Need You

We’re looking for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment to assist DERR with implementing meaningful environmental improvements across the state.

What You’ll Do

As an administrative professional, you will put your strong communication and customer service skills to great use by supporting DERR’s remedial and environmental cleanup programs, including the Voluntary Action Program (VAP), enforcement, remediation, brownfields, and engineering and risk assessment.

You will prepare correspondence, reports, and public notices for formal agency actions, and handle project fee collection and processing while coordinating project closure documents with technical and legal staff.

You are going to research, compile, and organize information to support the division’s decision-making, and you’ll manage public records requests, scan and archive documents, maintain files, and support records retention activities. Your solid organizational abilities and attention‑to‑detail will help you assist staff with administrative tasks like database research and referencing, stakeholder communication, mail distribution, and inventory management.

Let’s Recap

• Support DERR’s remedial and environmental cleanup programs.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and public notices for formal agency actions.
• Handle project fee collection and processing while coordinating project closure documents with technical/legal staff.
• Research, compile, and organize information to support the division’s decision‑making.
• Manage public records requests, scan/archive documents.

If you’re energized by meaningful work, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to support Ohio EPA’s environmental mission, this role is for you!

Experience Requirements

• 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• OR completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college.
• OR 6 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 1, 16871.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Administrative Support/Services, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Service

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.65 - $28.76

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Equipment Operations, Public Relations, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

We’re the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatory organization that’s committed to protecting the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. (We do this through some innovative, interesting, and fun work!)

What We're Looking For

Administrative Professional 2