Researcher 2

The Ohio Department of Taxation is 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 through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in 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.

Taxation is looking for a professional, driven, and promotable candidate who is service minded to join our team—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with Taxation!

The Division of Tax Equalization - Research & Stats is looking to fill one (1) Researcher 2.

What You'll Do As a Researcher 2

• Ensure accuracy, quality and consistency in the Division's data collection, preparation, analysis, outputs;
• Assist in determining, developing and developing statistical programming and research projects (including scope, need, and funding);
• Determining, developing, and deploying the statistical and research methods and programs needed to produce outputs associated with Section and Division’s duties;
• Produce sales ratio studies and other related reports and analyses used to ensure the accuracy and uniformity of real property values;
• Calculating of tax reduction factors (HB 920 credits) and effective tax rates for every political unit and taxing district in Ohio;
• Develop and maintain guidance, datasets, materials, and publications used to ensure the accurate and uniform assessment of real property taxes throughout the state;
• Provision of training presentations to County Auditors, local taxing authorities, and political subdivisions.
  
  

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-466-5122 or by email to: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.

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

Organization

Taxation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Caylyn Millberry - Caylyn.Millberry@tax.ohio.gov - For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at 614-466-3020 or email the staffing team at HRStaffing@tax.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Audit - Northland

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$24.66 - $32.08

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Research

Technical Skills

Records Management, Research, Statistics/Mathematics

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Time Management

Agency Overview

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