Program Administrator 1 (20059163)

State-of-Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Onsite Gym & Walking Path

Daycare On-site

Cafeteria On-site

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Program Administrator 1 in Columbus to coordinate and oversee Life & Safety Programs for the Shipley Building, ensuring compliance with statewide standards. The role includes training coordination, staff supervision, and policy implementation to support emergency readiness.

Office hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with essential duties during public safety emergencies. This is a permanent, full-time position within the Public Safety organization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates & maintains Life & Safety Programs (i.e., fire & tornado safety efforts, building evacuations, etc.) for the Shipley Building; Identifies program needs & requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable statewide standards, policies & procedures.
• Assists in appointing team members to cover various areas within the building; Coordinates & facilitates trainings for building evacuations; Monitors & tracks employee training & certifications.
• Provides program direction & communicates information to division administrators & section staff; Responds to programmatic issues or needs of staff.
• Assists Facility Management leadership with formulating & implementing program policy, operational procedures & best practices; Communicates policy updates to all stakeholders; Makes recommendations & modifications to facilitate end user compliance.

Skills

Program Management

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | [e-mail]

Work Location: 1970 W Broad St, Columbus, Ohio, 43223, United States

Compensation: $27.73 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Program Management

Who We Are

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Director’s Office/Facility Management

Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as a Program Administrator 1:

• Coordinates & maintains Life & Safety Programs (i.e., fire & tornado safety efforts, building evacuations, etc.) for the Shipley Building; Identifies program needs & requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable statewide standards, policies & procedures.
• Assists in appointing team members to cover various areas within the building; Coordinates & facilitates trainings for building evacuations; Monitors & tracks employee training & certifications.
• Provides program direction & communicates information to division administrators & section staff; Responds to programmatic issues or needs of staff.
• Assists Facility Management leadership with formulating & implementing program policy, operational procedures & best practices; Communicates policy updates to all stakeholders; Makes recommendations & modifications to facilitate end user compliance.

Additional Information

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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
• 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 (such as 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file 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.

Please Note Assigned Program Area: Completion of Undergraduate core program in Business Administration, Management Science or Public Administration)

Job Skills: Program Management

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.