Information Technology Supervisor 2

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) seeks an Information Technology Supervisor 2 to lead technical support within a hospital-based environment. You will coordinate daily IT operations, ensure reliable services for clinical and administrative functions, and collaborate with Central Office IT to meet system requirements.

The role requires 6 1/2 years of IT/PM experience, strong leadership, and strategic planning abilities in a regulated healthcare context.

Qualifications

• 6 1/2 years of experience in information technology roles or related fields.
• Experience with project management functions as defined in standard job series.
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages and systems as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff responsible for technology assistance and provide coaching and performance oversight.
• Prioritize daily activities to support hospital operations and ensure reliable access to technology for users.
• Oversee deployment, replacement, and tracking of equipment and plan for future technology needs.
• Align local IT operations with enterprise systems and communicate service requirements and issues to Central Office IT.
• Serve as the main technology contact within the hospital and partner with leadership to address evolving needs.
• Suggest process improvements to increase service efficiency and reliability and participate in enterprise-wide initiatives.

Skills

Information Technology

Education

Undergraduate CS coursework

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location

2200 W. Broad St
Columbus, Ohio, 43223
United States

Compensation

$44.38

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill

Information Technology

Who we are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

What you’ll do at DBH

The Information Technology Supervisor 2 provides leadership and direction for technical support services within a hospital-based environment. This role ensures that staff receive dependable technology services, coordinates daily operational priorities, and supports the implementation and upkeep of essential IT systems used in clinical and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Direction

• Guide staff responsible for technology assistance.
• Provide coaching, structure, and performance oversight.

Operational Coordination

• Prioritize daily activities that support hospital operations.
• Ensure reliable access to essential technology for users.

Technology Asset Management

• Oversee deployment, replacement, and tracking of equipment.
• Support planning for future technology needs.

Collaboration with Central Office IT

• Align local operations with broader enterprise systems.
• Communicate service needs, system issues, and requirements.

Stakeholder Communication & Support

• Serve as the point of contact for technology matters within the hospital.
• Partner with hospital leadership to address evolving needs.

Process Improvement & Planning

• Recommend improvements that enhance service efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in initiatives that advance operational performance.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 15 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is located in Franklin County, at the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare hospital, 2200 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9).

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment & interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

6 1/2 years (78 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting 6 months exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose. -Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following:advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts additional 4 1/2 years (54 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised and 6 mos. exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Information Technology

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves operations of computer terminal for long periods of time; overtime may be required; travel may be required which may include overnight stay; may be required to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.