Job Description

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working with technical staff to conceptualize & design custom & hybrid solutions that meet Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) requirements (e.g. Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML).

• Providing input in design & development of AI & ML solutions & pipelines using Python, SQL, & Snowflake.

• Conducting detailed alternative analyses (e.g., provider tiering, BWC survey analysis, actuarial data analysis) & determines end-user & technical requirements consult with end-users, technicians, vendors, & management.

• Leading design reviews, evaluates potential product, process, & technology alternatives based upon criteria (e.g., effectiveness, performance, feasibility, architectural compatibility, capacity, cost, effort, ease of deployment, & time to market).

• Providing post-production support for data & analytics applications; monitors and troubleshoots production dashboards & data tables

• Presenting technical topics using BI tools (e.g., Tableau) &/or Microsoft tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word) to higher-level management.

• Providing input in analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, implementation, integration, scheduling, troubleshooting, support, & maintenance of custom BI programs, scripts, & jobs (e.g. reporting, dashboards, process automation, data query, exchange, interface, & transformation) in support of BI tasks & activities (e.g. visualization, statistical analysis, ML, simulation, inference).

• Assisting upper management in developing corporate data management strategies (e.g., standard development guidelines, standard report/dashboard formats.

• Ensuring strategies from high-level management are implemented.

• Coordinating with other division analysts to inform of strategies and push down standards and guidelines.

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.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

Required Experience and/or Education:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or data processing/computer science/information systems technology AND 3 yrs. exp. or 3 yrs. trg. in developing & maintaining data administration policies & procedures for automated systems which included responsibility for developing standards for new & existing data definition, product evaluation, recommending software selection, design & development of data bases to include security measures/controls & how data is to be accumulated maintained, archived & removed from system.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Data Administration Manager 1, 67171.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  
  
  Job Skills: Database Administration

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of data processing systems or business &/or public administration; mainframe computer; personal computer operating systems; database systems; system design; data backup & recovery; data security; industry standards in data administration; employee development & training*.

Skill in personal computer; peripheral equipment (e.g. printers, modems); BWC Web*; BWC software & systems, Microsoft Office products (e.g., PowerPoint, Word), Snowflake; Programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL).

Ability to interpret variety of technical computer manuals & documentation; write computer programs & system documentation & instruction manuals; communicate verbally & in writing on technical & non-technical matters.; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; prepare & maintain accurate & concise reports & records; handle routine & sensitive contacts with government officials, business officials, consultants &/or general public.

(*) developed after employment

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.


The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.



BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.



Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.



Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.



Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.


All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.



Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

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.

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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