Program Administrator 1 (20059163)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH
•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 life and safety programs, including fire and tornado safety efforts and building evacuations, and ensures compliance with applicable statewide standards, policies, and procedures. The position provides program direction, supports policy and procedure development, coordinates training, and responds to staff program needs. This is a permanent, full-time classified position with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is designated as essential and requires reporting for duty during a public safety emergency.

Requirements

  • Meet one of the listed minimum qualification options: 36 months of training or experience in business administration, management science, or public administration; or an undergraduate core program in business administration, management science, or public administration plus 12 months of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, and/or managerial position involving limited research and public contact; or an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with the assigned program area plus 12 months of relevant training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, and/or staff position involving limited research and public contact; or an equivalent qualification.
  • For the assigned program area, completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, management science, or public administration is noted.
  • A valid commercial driver's license is required only if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and maintain Shipley Building life and safety programs, 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, and 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 and recommend or make modifications to facilitate end-user compliance.

Benefits

  • Multiple pay increases over the first years of service
  • Free parking
  • Free onsite gym and walking path
  • Onsite daycare
  • Onsite 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
  • 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
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