Business Administrator 1 - 20101933

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a motivated professional for the role of Business Administrator 1—20101933 in the Division of Mineral Resources Management. This position supports budget development, grants administration, and financial oversight at the Fountain Square Central Office in Columbus.

The role requires accounting or business management experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs training or 3 yrs experience in accounting and auditing or business management required.
• Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or business management with 12 mos experience acceptable.
• 12 mos experience as Business Services Officer, 63311, or equivalent minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing the division's annual operating and grant budgets.
• Review expenditure and revenue data to monitor cash flows.
• Review and approve permit bonds and escrow account tracking.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Budgeting

Grants Administration

Analytical thinking

Critical Thinking

Coaching

Decision Making

Education

3 yrs training or 3 yrs exp in accounting or business management

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or business management; 12 mos exp in accounting or business management

12 mos exp as Business Services Officer, 63311

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 Business Administrator 1 - 20101933 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management (MRM), headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/.

What you will do..

• Assists with developing the division's annual operating and grant budgets
• Reviews expenditure and revenue data, along with related reports, to monitor program and fund cash flows.
• Reviews and approves permit bonds and escrow account tracking (e.g., balance monitoring and reconciliations)
• Resolves discrepancies and ensures fiscal responsibilities are met in accordance with agency policy.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable and receivable transactions and manages vendor billing correspondence
• Prepares grant-related financial reports, federal grant forms, and drawdown requests
• Assists with state and federal audits of the division's fiscal operations and reviews procurement documentation (e.g., purchase requisitions, bid documentation, and contract administration materials).
• May require travel. Starting hourly pay of $33.32/hr, with periodic step increases through Step 8 at $47.47/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 the Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates – Exempt Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in accounting & auditing or business management.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or business management; 12 mos. exp. in accounting or business management.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Business Services Officer, 63311.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Accounting and Finance, Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Budgeting, Grants Administration, Professional Skills: Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Coaching, Decision Making

Technical Skills:

Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration

Professional Skills:

Analyzation, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Schedule: Full-time

Working Hours: 8am-5pm, subject to change

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 the 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.