Program Administrator 2 (PN 20014170)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. What You'll Do: The Program Administrator 2 will assist in program direction by acting for the WIC Administrator and relieving the Administrator of difficult administrative duties. This position will coordinate and implement compliance related activities pertaining to vendors providing services for the WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program. Duties include\: Independently conduct routine and non-routine compliance reviews and operational analysis to monitor and evaluate program operations to determine administrative and/or fiscal compliance with federal regulations, state policy, and Ohio Administrative Code. Review and evaluate reports related to payments and authorization of WIC vendors and farmers to identify those who are at high risk of committing fraud and make recommendations to administrator regarding the sanctioning of vendors based on regulations, laws and policies. Coordinate with legal staff in scheduling of and preparation for administrative hearings of vendors sanctioned by the program. Collaborate with Grants Services Unit to ensure WIC program compliance with agency grants administration policy and procedures (e.g., state and federal regulations, Request for Proposal [RFP] process, subgrantee application and grants scoring). Identify and document compliance related best practices for statewide implementation and develop best practice repository to assist administrators in decision making. Provide technical assistance to ODH subgrantees and program administrators regarding administrative requirements to be met in order to be in compliance with grants administration policies and procedures. Coordinate updates of policy and procedure based on needs (e.g., program monitoring, changes or clarification in federal WIC requirements) identified by program staff. Prepare reports, position papers, assessments, and executive summaries. Respond to inquiries, provide guidance, and represent the program in meetings. Plan, direct, assess, and coordinate training, workshops, conferences, seminars, technical assistance, and management evaluations provided to local WIC projects. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8\:00 am to 5\:00 pm. This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in program direction by acting for the WIC Administrator and relieving the Administrator of difficult administrative duties.
• Coordinate and implement compliance related activities pertaining to vendors providing services for the WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program.
• Independently conduct routine and non-routine compliance reviews and operational analysis to monitor and evaluate program operations to determine administrative and/or fiscal compliance with federal regulations, state policy, and Ohio Administrative Code.
• Review and evaluate reports related to payments and authorization of WIC vendors and farmers to identify those who are at high risk of committing fraud and make recommendations to administrator regarding the sanctioning of vendors based on regulations, laws and policies.
• Coordinate with legal staff in scheduling of and preparation for administrative hearings of vendors sanctioned by the program.
• Collaborate with Grants Services Unit to ensure WIC program compliance with agency grants administration policy and procedures (e.g., state and federal regulations, Request for Proposal [RFP] process, subgrantee application and grants scoring).
• Identify and document compliance related best practices for statewide implementation and develop best practice repository to assist administrators in decision making.
• Provide technical assistance to ODH subgrantees and program administrators regarding administrative requirements to be met in order to be in compliance with grants administration policies and procedures.
• Coordinate updates of policy and procedure based on needs (e.g., program monitoring, changes or clarification in federal WIC requirements) identified by program staff.
• Prepare reports, position papers, assessments, and executive summaries.
• Respond to inquiries, provide guidance, and represent the program in meetings.
• Plan, direct, assess, and coordinate training, workshops, conferences, seminars, technical assistance, and management evaluations provided to local WIC projects.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees