Researcher 2

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

 

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Coj-label class=%22block__field-label oj-label oj-component oj-complete%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(132, 132, 132);display:block;font-family:%27Open Sans%27, %27Segoe UI%27, Frutiger, %27Frutiger Linotype%27, %27Dejavu Sans%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:0.929rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0.25em;min-width:100%;orphans:2;overflow-wrap:break-word;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-break:break-word;word-spacing:0px;%22 data-bind=%22attr: {for: %24data.name + %27-value%27, style : %24data.labelStyle }%22 for=%22descriptionExt-value%22 id=%22ui-id-434%22%3E%3C/oj-label%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Ohio Department of Taxation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:18.4px;%22%3Eis responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers throug%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:18.4px;%22%3Eh courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction.%26nbsp;Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest i%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:18.4px;%22%3En the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22oj-form-control block__field-rtfValue %22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%27Open Sans%27, %27Segoe UI%27, Frutiger, %27Frutiger Linotype%27, %27Dejavu Sans%27, %27Helvetica Neue%27, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:5px;orphans:2;padding-bottom:5px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22 data-bind=%22attr: {id: %24data.name + %27-value%27, formFieldId: %24data.name},%0A html: %24component.getFieldValue(%24data)%22 id=%22descriptionExt-value%22 formfieldid=%22descriptionExt%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(193,38,55);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking one (1) Researcher 2 in the Tax Equalization - Research and Statistics Division.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(193, 38, 55);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EThis position is for current Taxation employees.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:rgb(193,38,55);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You’ll do as a Researcher 2:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EReview, analyze, and research real property assessment equalization data, including tax rate ratios, reduction factors, and voted real property tax rates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPrepare and maintain reports that help division leadership evaluate the effectiveness of statewide real property equalization.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ESupport reporting obligations by providing required information to state agencies and county officials.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ERespond to inquiries from state and county officials as well as the general public.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETo request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email to: %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 href=%22mailto:[email protected]%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%[email protected]%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-teams=%22true%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EA full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E
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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.

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12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in planning & 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

Professional Skills:  Research, Statistics/Mathematics, and Record Management

Technical Skills:  Time Management and Analyzation 

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The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and tax history check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, pursuant to section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Department of Taxation requires all current and prospective employees to be current and compliant with all state tax laws.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Taxation
Agency Contact Name and Information: Hope DeVolld - [email protected] - For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at [email protected]
Unposting Date: Sep 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Audit - Northland, 4485 Northland Ridge Boulevard, Columbus, 43229
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $26.54 - $34.53
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Research
Technical Skills: Records Management, Research, Statistics/Mathematics
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Time Management