Information Technologist 1

The Ohio Lottery Commission supports teleworking as a work model for employees. Telework can improve an employee’s work/life balance and increase employee productivity. This position is eligible for hybrid work pursuant to the Ohio Lottery Commission’s Teleworking Policy, which incorporates both telework and in-office work days. If approved, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the requirements established in the Ohio Lottery Commission’s telework agreement and policy.

About Us:

The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 40 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it. Our mission is: Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences. Our vision is: Investing in Ohio’s students and communities through gaming innovation.

We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

Click here to visit our website and learn more about our agency and the products we offer. Check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

If you are ready to play…Come join us!

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who will perform Ohio Lottery daily drawings. Important qualities we are seeking include an understanding of computer systems, the ability to follow checklists, and excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Follows checklists and procedures to conduct lottery drawings.
• Assists in monitoring the internal control functions for lottery drawings to ensure accuracy of sales and winner data.
• Accurately enters winning lottery numbers into the Ohio Lottery Gaming System.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports related to sales, winners and drawing operations.
• Ensures that winning numbers are updated on the Ohio Lottery Website and Interactive Voice Response system.
• Assists in remediation of issues that arise and escalates as needed.
• Participates in developing checklists.
• Performs other duties and works on special projects.

Normal working hours are 6:00 pm-3:00 am. Variable full-time permanent schedule. Five 8-hour days will be scheduled Sunday-Saturday, including holidays.

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 available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

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.

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.

2 courses in computer science or information systems.

-OR 6 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: computers &/or electronics and/or in telecommunications performing routine analysis, programming, installation, maintenance and/or systems support, solving problems with pre-determined methods on basic hardware or software including experience providing customer support.

-OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of Computers & electronics; Oral & written communication tools & techniques; Customer support & personal service; State & agency policy, procedures & applicable laws*; Vision, mission & goals of agency*; Telecommunications; IT security principles & methods; Mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT; Safety practices; Operating systems installation & configuration procedures; Network standards, protocols & procedures; Platform usage; Capabilities & applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers & related hardware; Technology design techniques; Basic internet server maintenance techniques; Back-up & recovery techniques; Technical writing & documentation; Ohio Lottery Commission game drawing methods & procedures*; Internal control systems*; Methods & procedures for processing Instant and Online games*; Methods & procedures for balancing Electronic Funds Transfer*; Methods & procedures for maintaining event tracking software*; Ohio Lottery website & interactive voice response system*. Skilled in Reading comprehension; Speaking; Service orientation; Installation; Troubleshooting; Critical thinking; Systems evaluation; Operation monitoring. Ability to Transport items up to 50 lbs.; Calculate decimals, percentages & fractions; Carry out instructions in written, oral or picture form; Understand manuals & verbal instructions technical in nature; Stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned; Update & maintain drawing procedures, checklists & worksheets*; Maintain backups for various computer systems*; Update & maintain information on website & interactive voice response system*.
(*)Developed after employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit position.

Promotional/lateral transfers honored pursuant to the bargaining agreement.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INVITED

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal working hours are 6:00 pm-3:00 am. Variable full-time permanent schedule. Five 8-hour days will be scheduled Sunday-Saturday, including holidays.

NOTE:

You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Start date immediately.

This position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.g., college transcripts, DD Form 214 for veterans, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.) will be required at the time of the interview.

New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Internal and external applicants please submit ADM-4268 (Civil Service Application) to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources, no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. All questions concerning employment opportunities with the Ohio Lottery should be directed to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources at careers@lottery.ohio.gov. You may also call the TDD number at 1-800-750-0750 (toll free). The Ohio Lottery does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Lottery Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

CONVICTION OF A FELONY, OR A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE, WHICH INVOLVED GAMBLING, FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION, THEFT, OR ANY CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SEALED. ORC 3770.021

CONVICTION OF A FELONY INVOLVING FRAUD, DECEIT, OR THEFT PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT BEEN REVERSED, EXPUNGED, OR ANNULLED. ORC 2961.02

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3770.02(D) OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE.