What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Program Officer position at State of Ohio Jobs?
AmeriCorps Program Officer
(220001JN)Who We Are:
ServeOhio empowers local communities to mobilize AmeriCorps and community volunteer resources to meet their most challenging needs. We work with leadership to develop and implement AmeriCorps programming to address the frontline issues in education, health and economic opportunity. We partner with the nonprofit, government and faith-based sectors to increase the effective utilization of AmeriCorps members and volunteers.
Our Values:
RESPECT
We come to our work with compassion, honesty, integrity and kindness. We communicate openly and value the contributions of our internal and external partners.
SERVICE
We are stewards of service and lead with passion for the work. We support high-quality AmeriCorps and volunteer programs in order to strengthen Ohio communities.
COLLABORATION
We embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences and work as a team and partner through supportive, helpful and timely communication.
INCLUSION
We strive to make our work accessible, responsive and reflective of local communities across Ohio.
What You’ll Do:
The AmeriCorps Program Officer plays an important part at ServeOhio. In this role, you will be responsible for:
Providing technical assistance and consultation to grant applicants and subgrantees.
Researching, analyzing and interpreting grant requirements.
Monitoring grant programs for compliance.
Identifying training needs and connecting subgrantees with training resources.
Preparing grant-related reports and documents.
Traveling up to 25% of your time to conduct site visits.
Working in-office collaboratively with other ServeOhio team members up to 25% of your time.
Teleworking up to 50% of your time.
What’s in it for you:
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
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO and HDHP plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Teleworking Option
ServeOhio is currently in a teleworking status. Teleworking agreements are developed between the direct supervisor and staff and approved by the Executive Director. All Teleworking Agreements are subject to change at any time at the discretion of management.
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.
Minimum Qualifications for this Position:
- 3 courses or 9 months experience in contract & grant preparation; 3 courses or 9 months experience in accounting; 3 months training or 3 months experience in public relations.
- Or 6 months experience as Grants Coordinator 1 (State of Ohio job code, 63161).
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Knowledge of (1) grant writing & grant review principles, (2) federal grants regulations & provisions*, (3) general management principles, (4) agency policies/procedures/systems*.
Skills in (5) word processing (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), (6) equipment operations (e.g., computer, telephone, printer, fax & calculator).
Ability to (7) gather & analyze data, (8) maintain accurate records, (9) prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports using personal computer, (10) define problems, establish facts & draw valid conclusions, (11) set priorities and meet strict deadlines, (12) function as part of a team.
(*)Developed after employment.
- Unless required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.
- You can check the status of your application on-line by signing into your profile. Questions not pertaining to the status of your application can be directed to Janine Burnside at janine.burnside@das.ohio.gov.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.