Local Health Department Regional Officer (Program Administrator 2 - PN 20014974)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ODH is seeking a Program Administrator to provide high‑level program guidance, policy interpretation, technical assistance, and strategic support to LHDs across Ohio. This position serves as the Central Regional Officer, supporting the following counties: Ashland, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Logan, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, Richland, Union. Provide direct guidance and support to Local Health Departments (LHDs) on accreditation, mergers, consolidation, shared services, and emerging public health needs. Serve as the primary liaison between ODH leadership, ODH staff, and LHDs—communicating decisions, interpreting policy, and representing leadership in meetings. Coordinate technical assistance and surge support (e.g., epidemiology, staffing, supplies) and deliver training through webinars, e‑learning, and continuing‑education tools. Analyze and evaluate LHD operations, policies, data, and procedures to support decision‑making, process improvement, and policy development. Make recommendations to leadership based on research, input from partners, and evaluation findings; prepare key correspondence and documents. Identify funding opportunities (grants, partnerships), maintain fiscal oversight, and support program and project development. Represent ODH on committees, task forces, and coalitions; support special projects and public health initiatives.

Requirements

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• 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.
• 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.
• 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Program Management
• Health Administration
• Operational and Administrative Support
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budgeting
• Critical Thinking
• Building Trust
• Attention to Detail
• Analyzation
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct guidance and support to Local Health Departments (LHDs) on accreditation, mergers, consolidation, shared services, and emerging public health needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ODH leadership, ODH staff, and LHDs—communicating decisions, interpreting policy, and representing leadership in meetings.
• Coordinate technical assistance and surge support (e.g., epidemiology, staffing, supplies) and deliver training through webinars, e‑learning, and continuing‑education tools.
• Analyze and evaluate LHD operations, policies, data, and procedures to support decision‑making, process improvement, and policy development.
• Make recommendations to leadership based on research, input from partners, and evaluation findings; prepare key correspondence and documents.
• Identify funding opportunities (grants, partnerships), maintain fiscal oversight, and support program and project development.
• Represent ODH on committees, task forces, and coalitions; support special projects and public health initiatives.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level