Program Administrator 1

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is seeking a Program Administrator 1 for the Office of Planning, Research & Development within the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The role includes managing photographic service requests and directing program operations, requiring strong administrative skills and experience in public safety. Ideal applicants will possess a background in business administration, management science, or public administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative duties and program direction.
• Supervisory and public contact experience required.
• Valid commercial driver's license if operating regulated vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming requests for photographic services.
• Formulate and implement program policies.

Skills

Program Management

Public Safety

Policy Direction

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Education

Undergraduate core program in business administration

Completion of 36 months training or experience in business administration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop CS6

Adobe Bridge CS6

Extensis Portfolio

Ohio Troopers Information System (OTIS)

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Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Duties

Within the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Office of Planning, Research & Development, provide program direction by relieving superior of non-routine administrative duties pertaining to the Photographic Services Photography Program:

• Receive, coordinate & fulfill incoming requests for products & services;
• Communicate decisions & directives to Photographic Services staff as directed;
• Assist photographers on location assignments;
• Formulate & implement program policy & operational procedures related to photography Program (e.g., research, develop, & implement new policies, procedures & best practices; communicate policy updates to all stakeholders; make recommendations & modifications to facilitate end user compliance; provide technical advice to aid director in decision making);
• Utilize the Ohio Troopers Information System (OTIS) application & OTIS Web interface to search, manage & process internal & external requests for crash & criminal investigation photographic images;
• Utilize various digital image management software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Bridge CS6, Extensis Portfolio, etc.) & devices (e.g., Rimage 5400N & Rimage 5410N Professional CD/DVD burners, Epson Scanners & Wide Format Printers, Fuji Frontier Mini Lab Printers, etc.) to process internal & external customer requests;
• Oversee the destruction & purge of DVD's, CD's & photographic prints according to retention schedule;
• Generate, print, & frame documents & certificates;
• Assist with historical photos & artifacts;
• Perform public relation duties; Represent OSHP in meetings with Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) personnel & the general public; Provide technical assistance;
• Independently research information & prepare correspondence in response to inquiries & complaints;
• Respond to programmatic issues or needs of leadership, staff or external stakeholders;
• Answer incoming phone calls & assist walk-in customers;
• Assist other areas within the ODPS as needed;
• Mail out processed internal & external requests through interoffice mail or vendor mail;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration.

• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;
  
  

AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.

• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file (Photography Program);
  
  

AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.

• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
  
  

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Program Management

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Jun 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.76 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00am to 3:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Program Management

Technical Skills

Program Management, Public Safety, Policy Direction

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission

The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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