Program Administrator 2

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking!

Free Gym Access & Walking Path!

Daycare On-site!

Cafeteria On-site!

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Driver License Suspension Section is seeking a Program Administrator 2 to provide program direction and manage the Court Reporting & Compliance program. The role involves planning, development, and execution of goals, plus liaison work with DLSS staff and courts to ensure compliance.

Key duties include coordinating the FTP viewing/modification of BMV records, guiding staff, and addressing issues directly with the courts.

Qualifications

• Program Management
• Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, & organizes major aspects of the BMV Court Reporting & Compliance Program; plans goals based on program needs.
• Serves as liaison between administrator & DLSS staff; transmits decisions regarding program rules & operating procedures.
• Monitors courts for compliance with BMV Reporting requirements; addresses noncompliance with courts via phone, email or in-person visits.

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Driver License Suspension Section

1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What You'll Do As a Program Administrator 2

• Within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' (BMV), Driver License Suspension Section (DLSS), provide program direction by relieving superior of a variety of difficult administrative duties pertaining to the Court Reporting & Compliance program:
• Plans, develops, & organizes all major aspects, activities & initiatives of the BMV Court Reporting & Compliance Program; Plans, writes & implements goals based on program needs &/or requirements;
• Serves as liaison between administrator & DLSS staff; Transmits decisions & directives regarding program rules & operating procedures; Responds to any programmatic issues or needs raised by leadership &/or staff;
• Monitors courts for compliance with BMV Reporting requirements; Addresses noncompliance issues directly with the courts via phone, email &/or in-person visits;
• Manages courts request to access the File Transfer Protocol(FTP) process & BMV systems in order to view &/or modify BMV records; Provides instruction to courts on the FTP process & use of online BMV systems.

Option 1

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;

AND

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

Option 3

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

AND

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

Option 4

• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Program Management

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.32 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Operational Support

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.