Public Inquiries Assistant ; intermittent - Constituent Services section

Public Inquiries Assistant 1 (intermittent) – Constituent Services section (260000D2)

Attorney General

Jan 28, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

United States of America–OHIO–Franklin County–Columbus

Compensation: $22.13 per hour

Part‑time; variable hours

Union:
Exempt from Union

Clerical & Data Entry;
Technical

Skills:

Clerical & Data Entry;
Professional

Skills:

Customer Focus, Listening, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws.

In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking candidates for two (2) Intermittent/Temporary Public Inquiries Assistant 1 positions in the Constituent Services Section. The Public Inquiries Assistant 1 provides assistance and information to consumers, business people, government officials, patients, residents and general public in response to requests and inquiries. These positions will work a hybrid in‑person/remote schedule. Training and operational needs may affect the schedule.

The positions will be headquartered at 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.

• Handles high volume of telephone calls, inquiries and communications to and from individuals (e.g., consumers, victims of crimes, victims service providers, business people, government officials, patients, residents and general public).
• Provides assistance and information to individuals in order to answer questions and/or resolve problems and/or complaints.
• Accurately summarizes the constituent's inquiry or request.
• Assists in resolving problems, questions or complaints.
• Accurately completes forms on internal and external forms and databases using a variety of software.
• Conducts research to determine solutions to problems affecting constituents by utilizing training materials and specific policies and procedures to evaluate the nature and magnitude of the problems/complaints.
• Provides general guidance, advice, resources and referrals.
• Conducts follow up contact to ensure resolution of situation if necessary.
• Maintains and retrieves records (electronic and hard copy), data, documentation and reports regarding calls, correspondence, in‑person contacts and actions.
• Enters and maintains data within internal and/or external databases to track actions and contacts completed on each inquiry.
• Performs other related clerical duties (e.g., files, copies, scans, types correspondence).

• 1 course or 3 months experience in use of multi‑line telephone system; 1 course or 3 months experience in use of personal computer; 3 months training or 3 months experience in customer service.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  clerical and data entry, confidentiality, customer focus, listening, time management, verbal communication.

• 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 (e.g., 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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