Financial Program Manager (20044494)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts. Ohio EPA wants you to join our Office of Fiscal Administration (OFA) at our Central Office in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Look over the numbers; we think this job checks out! We’re looking for a capable, motivated person with financial management experience to handle procurement efforts across the agency, including developing procurement strategies, guiding vendor selection, and overseeing contract negotiations and purchasing processes across all divisions and offices. You’ll work daily in state financial systems like OAKS and OhioBuys to manage requisitions, track spending, and maintain accurate procurement records. You’ll ensure goods and services are received on time and handle the full range of fiscal functions tied to procurement and contract administration—including purchasing, encumbrances, personal service contracts, asset management, and telecommunications needs. Your position plays a key role in keeping Ohio EPA compliant with state and federal requirements, including adhering to fiscal standards set by the state’s Department of Administrative Services and Office of Budget Management. You’ll also respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and take on special projects and reports as needed. Make a move to ‘procure’ this opportunity and apply today!

Requirements

• 54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.
• completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Handle procurement efforts across the agency, including developing procurement strategies, guiding vendor selection, and overseeing contract negotiations and purchasing processes across all divisions and offices.
• Work daily in state financial systems like OAKS and OhioBuys to manage requisitions, track spending, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Ensure goods and services are received on time and handle the full range of fiscal functions tied to procurement and contract administration—including purchasing, encumbrances, personal service contracts, asset management, and telecommunications needs.
• Keep Ohio EPA compliant with state and federal requirements, including adhering to fiscal standards set by the state’s Department of Administrative Services and Office of Budget Management.
• Respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and take on special projects and reports as needed.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed