What You’ll Do: Requires thorough knowledge of human resources functions and civil service laws, rules, policies and procedures to serve as Hiring Specialist Responsible for coordination of recruitment, selection and onboarding process for assigned Institutions Creates Ohio Hiring Management System (OHMS) requisitions from approved to fill notifications Creates internal and/or external posting announcements Oversees and coordinates OHMS electronic case merit selection file to include electronically screening for minimum qualifications, contractual selections, and supplemental questions Submits referral lists to institution Personnel Directors for remaining selection process Process recommendations for hire selections, conduct background investigations on recommended applicants (e.g., education verification, certification/licensure verification, reviews applicable spreadsheets and verifies criminal background investigation approval) Makes job offers, schedules applicant pre-employment drug screenings and verifies drug test results, coordinates applicant effective dates and schedules pre-service training Utilizes Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) to create Person-of-Interest (POI), reviews drug screening results, creates selection ePars (i.e. from layoff/certification lists, certification eligibility lists, contractual selections, laterals, promotions, demotions, new hires, rehires) as directed by Institution Personnel Directors and submits for approval with applicable documents Distributes appropriate consent letters to applicants Assists with recruitment and Correction Officer hiring events Provides instruction and advice to human resource staff and managerial staff involved in recruitment and selection process Provides guidance and information regarding hiring policies and procedures, bargaining unit agreements, Ohio Civil Service Laws/Rules Closes case merit file by communicating with applicants, reviews file to ensure applicable documents have been collected and uploaded to the requisition and/or job applicant submission (e.g., all appropriate materials such as layoff lists, recommendation for selection, transcripts, certifications, education verification documentation. Assist in gathering documentation for audits, grievances, lawsuits and requests for public information. Oversee the preparation and distribution of reports and statistics. Participates in committees and teams as directed. Attends meetings, training, and conferences May give presentations and conduct training Responds both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns Works on special projects and/or committees assigned Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed