Researcher 2 - 20077624

State-of-Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/ Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Education and Development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds invites applications for a permanent, full-time Research position based in Columbus. The role involves identifying owners of dormant accounts, handling outreach, and supporting claim investigations to reunite Ohioans with funds.

Responsibilities include direct research and outreach work, processing customer inquiries via calls, letters, and emails, and participating in special projects while contributing to proactive

Qualifications

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.

Responsibilities

• Will work directly in research and outreach identifying owners of dormant accounts and making contact
• Will assist with internal calls, letters and emails by customers
• Will sometimes assist in the review of finder agreements when needed
• Will assist on special projects in the division
• Research and resolve inquiries from claimants regarding funds received

Skills

Research

Job description

Organization: Commerce

Work Location: 77 South High Street, Concourse, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

Compensation: Pay Range 30, Step 1 $26.54 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Research

Who We Are

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles: Making an IMPACT for the customer: Inclusive, Motivated, Proactive, Accountable, Customer-Focused, Teamwork.

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What You'll Do

The Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with their hard-earned but forgotten money. This includes taking reports of unclaimed funds that result when an account becomes dormant, and the business no longer has contact information for the account owner, holding these funds for safekeeping and working aggressively to track down the rightful owner.

• Will work directly in research and outreach identifying owners of dormant accounts and making contact
• Will assist with internal calls, letters and emails by customers
• Will sometimes assist in the review of finder agreements when needed
• Will assist on special projects in the division
• Research and resolve inquiries from claimants regarding funds received

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

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 1, 66921. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Research

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.