Program Administrator 1

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, International Registration Plan (IRP) section, provides program direction by relieving supervisor of non-routine administrative duties related to the IRP Plan Compliance Program. This role involves acting for the administrator by independently answering complex and/or confidential inquiries, providing program and policy information to stakeholders, government officials, and the general public. The position serves as a liaison between the administrator, BMV staff, and stakeholders, transmitting decisions and directives regarding program rules and operating procedures, and responding to programmatic issues or needs. The Program Administrator 1 formulates and implements program policies, operational procedures, and best practices, interpreting federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance, and communicating policy updates to all stakeholders. A key responsibility is ensuring the State of Ohio's compliance with federal program requirements by analyzing and interpreting applicable rules, identifying IRP registrants and applications that are not in compliance, and taking appropriate registration status actions in a timely manner.

Requirements

Option 1: 36 months of training or 36 months of experience in business administration, management science or public administration.
Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; AND 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.
Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; AND 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Experience with driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration

Responsibilities

Acts for administrator by independently answering complex &/or confidential inquiries pertaining to the IRP Plan Compliance Program
Provides program &/or policy information to stakeholders, government officials &/or general public
Serves as liaison between administrator, BMV staff &/or stakeholders
Transmits decisions & directives regarding program rules & operating procedures
Responds to any programmatic issues or needs
Formulates & implements program policies, operational procedures, & best practices
Interprets federal, state & local laws to ensure compliance
Communicates policy updates to all stakeholders
Ensures the State of Ohio's compliance with federal program requirements by analyzing & interpreting applicable rules, identifying IRP registrants & applications that are not in compliance, & taking appropriate registration status actions in a timely manner

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