Public Information Specialist

Public Informaon Specialist (Hybrid eligible)
Compensaon: Starng at $38,937.60
Employment Status: Full-me
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Civil Service Status: Bargaining Unit

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is seeking a Public Informaon Specialist to join the
Communicaons team.

Who are we?

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by ensuring fairness and accuracy in weight and measures across the county. Our mission is to protect and empower consumers, making sure they receive what they righully pay for at gas pumps and retail store scanners. As a trusted steward of county finances, we strive to promote fiscal responsibility and innovave iniaves that benefit all residents of Franklin County.

In addion to these important responsibilies, we assess property values to determine fair property taxes, while also working to provide tax relief for senior and cizens who are disabled. We understand the importance of supporng vulnerable populaons and strive to make the process as accessible and accommodang as possible.

We are commited to upholding state regulaons by ensuring that our furry friends are licensed. As required by state law, we proudly license dogs, recognizing the significance of responsible pet ownership within our community.

At the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, we value the diversity of our residents and businesses and strive to create an environment of fairness, inclusivity, and equity in all our endeavors.

What will you do?

Provides professional, thorough, and consistent constuent service over the phone to residents and businesses who contact the Office; Monitors relevant mail and e-mail to provide prompt and efficient responses to both internal and external customers; serves as a public-facing representave of the Franklin
County Auditor’s Office.

Assists other departments within the office as required (e.g., data entry, filing, stuffing envelopes, etc.); completes projects as assigned; supports and works collaboravely with coworkers; sets, pursues, and achieves goals and objecves.

Who should apply?

We encourage individuals with compleon of secondary educaon or equivalent (high school diploma or
GED); one (1) or more years of related experience and/or training; or any combinaon of training, educaon, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilies to perform the essenal funcons of this posion.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and we want to create an excing and equitable environment for all. You belong here, and we encourage you to apply today!

Why should you work here?

We believe in providing an exceponal benefits package that recognizes the value of our employees:
Some of our benefits include:

1. Healthcare: We offer a compeve medical, dental, and vision plan with low-cost deducbles.

2. Public Loan Forgiveness: As a public employee, your student loans can be forgiven aer making the required monthly qualifying payments.

3. Educaon Reimbursement & Training: We invest in your growth and development by allowing you to expand your skills.

4. Free-Parking Program/COTA Buss Pass: Take advantage of the free parking program available through a lotery process annually; employees of the County get free weekday access to the Central Ohio Transit
Authority (COTA) system.

5. Wellness Incenve Program: Our wellness incenve program rewards you with monetary incenves for engaging in healthy acvies and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

6. Generous Time Off: You deserve me for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy 32 hours of personal leave per calendar year, 2 floang holidays, and 12 paid holidays annually. Addionally, accumulate sick and vacaon leave for well-deserved breaks.

7. Hybrid Work Schedule: We understand the importance of work-life harmony. For most posions, we offer a hybrid work schedule that allows flexibility in where you work, promong a healthy integraon of personal and professional life.

8. Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusivity: We celebrate and embrace diversity in all its forms. Our office is commited to creang an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,937.60 per year

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43215