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Department of Commerce Frequently Asked Questions
Each division within the Ohio Department of Commerce has a
Frequently Asked Questions section. To visit a particular division's
FAQ's page click the link on the left bar for the division.
GENERAL
GENERAL
Q. What
is the role of the Department of Commerce?
A. The Ohio Department of Commerce is one of the
state's chief regulatory agencies. It enforces a variety of regulations that
apply to:
Q .
What is the department's vision?
A. The department's vision is: "Enhancing Ohio's
future by providing fair, consistent regulation that balances maximum benefit
for the public with minimal intrusion on business."
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What is the department's mission?
A. The department's mission is: "To fulfill our
legal obligations to safeguard the public, while striving to regulate commerce
in a reasonable, fair and efficient manner."
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Q. Who leads the Department and
the Division of Administration?
A. Director Kimberly A. Zurz leads the Division of Administration as well as the
eight operating divisions of the Department of Commerce. Governor Ted Strickland
appointed Director Zurz to lead the Department in January 2007.
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Q. How is the department funded?
A. Seven of the eight operating divisions are
self-funded, deriving their revenue through licensing, inspection and other
fees charged to its customer agencies. The Division of Labor and Worker Safety
is funded through the state's general revenue fund and by federal dollars. The
Division of Administration maintains operations through assessments from the
operating divisions.
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Q. How can I gain employment with
the Department?
A. The Office of Human Resources coordinates the
hiring of new staff. When a position becomes available, a position
description is posted which outlines the nature of the job duties, minimum
qualifications, whether the job is full-time, part-time or temporary, and, if
the position is covered by a union contract. For a listing of available
positions within the Department of Commerce, go to
(state of ohio website page for commerce postings). Some
positions require a civil service test in order to apply for that position. For
information on civil service testing, go to
(state of ohio website page for civil service testing). All
positions require the submission of the Ohio Civil Service Application form
GEN-4268 (Revised 06/97). The application is available at
(state of ohio website
page for application). For additional information regarding
employment with the State of Ohio, go to
(state of ohio website page for Centralized Recruitment Office).
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