Program Administrator 1 (20059163)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Administrator 1 works in the Ohio Department of Public Safety Director’s Office/Facility Management at the Shipley Building in Columbus, Ohio. The role coordinates and maintains building life and safety programs, including fire and tornado safety efforts and building evacuations, while identifying program needs and ensuring compliance with applicable statewide standards, policies, and procedures. The position supports evacuation teams and training, tracks employee training and certifications, provides program direction, and responds to staff program needs. It also assists Facility Management leadership with developing and implementing program policies, operational procedures, and best practices, and communicates updates and recommendations to stakeholders to support compliance. This is an essential position. The employee is required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed qualification options: (1) 36 months of training or experience in business administration, management science, or public administration; (2) completion of an undergraduate core program in one of those fields and 12 months of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial position involving limited research and public contact; or (3) completion of an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with the assigned program area and 12 months of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or staff position involving limited research and public contact; or equivalent qualifications.
For the assigned program area, completion of an undergraduate core program in Business Administration, Management Science, or Public Administration.
A valid commercial driver's license is required only if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of the Revised Code.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and maintain Life & Safety Programs for the Shipley Building, including fire and tornado safety efforts and building evacuations.
Identify program needs and requirements and ensure compliance with applicable statewide standards, policies, and procedures.
Assist in appointing team members to cover various areas within the building.
Coordinate and facilitate building evacuation training.
Monitor and track employee training and certifications.
Provide program direction and communicate information to division administrators and section staff.
Respond to programmatic issues or staff needs.
Assist Facility Management leadership with formulating and implementing program policy, operational procedures, and best practices.
Communicate policy updates to stakeholders.
Recommend and make modifications to facilitate end-user compliance.
Report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over the first years of service.
Free parking.
Free onsite gym and walking path.
On-site daycare.
On-site cafeteria.
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 and optional deferred compensation.