Administrative Professional 2 - 20062019

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Natural Resources in Columbus seeks an Administrative Professional 2 to support the Division of Oil & Gas. You will perform routine administrative duties, process documents, provide information to aid decisions, draft letters, and handle public inquiries.

The role starts at $23.65 per hour with scheduled increases to $28.76, plus potential COLA and longevity pay after several years of state service. Full-time, first shift.

Qualifications

• 18 months experience or training in secretarial/administrative field.
• Associate coursework in secretarial science or business office applications.
• 6 months experience as Administrative Professional 1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative duties and make recommendations regarding program activities.
• Receive, document, and review documents required of active oil and gas well owners, ultimately recommending for approval or rejection.
• Provide technical information and advice to administrators to aid in decision-making regarding program activities.
• Originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures.
• Perform public relations duties by researching and responding to inquiries.

Skills

Administrative Support/Services

Operational and Administrative Support

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Organizing and Planning

Education

18 months exp or trg in secretarial/administrative field

Associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications

6 months exp as Administrative Professional 1

Job description

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Administrative Professional 2 within the Division of Oil & Gas, headquartered at Fountain Square in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas please visit Division of Oil & Gas Resources | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

• Perform routine administrative duties and make recommendations regarding program activities.
• Receive, document, and review documents required of active oil and gas well owners, ultimately recommending for approval or rejection.
• Provide technical information and advice to administrators to aid in decision-making regarding program activities.
• Originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures.
• Perform public relations duties by researching and responding to inquiries.
• Starting hourly pay of $23.65/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $28.76/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services.

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

Technical Skills:

Operational and Administrative Support,

Professional Skills:

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning

Agency Contact Name and Information

Theresa Ellis, [e-mail] or 614-265-6332

Unposting Date

Oct 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at t he Ohio State Fair. Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.