ODRS Administrator (Data Administration Manager 2 - PN 20013579)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a Data Administration Manager 2 to serve as the agency lead for the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS). The position supports public health surveillance, data governance, system administration, and statewide disease reporting initiatives. The role is based at 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, Ohio, and is a permanent, full-time, exempt hourly position. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. Compensation starts at $44.38 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $46.88 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

The successful candidate will administer ODRS and related public health data systems; develop policies for data governance, reporting, and system administration; and coordinate with healthcare providers, the CDC, IT staff, and public health partners. The role also provides statewide user support and training, oversees system enhancements and testing, advises leadership on data quality and compliance, improves data processes and interoperability, monitors project performance, prepares reports, and supports grant-funded public health initiatives.

Applicants must submit an online application that clearly documents how they meet the minimum qualifications. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Official transcripts for claimed post-secondary education must be provided when requested, within five working days.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in business or public administration, data processing, computer science, or information systems technology, and three years of experience or training in developing and maintaining data administration policies and procedures for automated systems.
• The required experience or training must include responsibility for developing standards for new and existing data definitions; evaluating products; recommending software selection; designing and developing databases, including security measures and controls; and determining how data is accumulated, maintained, archived, and removed from systems.
• Alternatively, 12 months of experience as a Data Administration Manager 1 (class 67171), or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Relevant job skills include database administration, data visualization, data entry, data analytics, information technology, analysis, critical thinking, interpreting data, and strategic thinking.
• The application must clearly document how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications; supplemental-question answers must be supported by the work experience and education provided in the civil service application.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and support of the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS) and related public health data systems.
• Develop and implement data governance, reporting, and system administration policies.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, the CDC, IT staff, and public health partners to improve disease surveillance and reporting.
• Provide technical support, training, and troubleshooting for ODRS users statewide.
• Manage system enhancements, testing, and integration of public health data initiatives.
• Advise leadership on data quality, security, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Lead process improvement efforts to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and interoperability.
• Monitor project performance, prepare reports, and support grant-funded public health initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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