Program Administrator 2-(Grant Program Administrator)-20100307

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to serve as a Program Administrator 2 within the Division of Forestry. This role will be headquartered at Fountain Square in Columbus, Ohio, and will be responsible for providing direction and performing administrative duties for the Division of Forestry's Grant program. The position involves formulating and implementing program policy, procedures, and contracts, administering the grant program, serving as a liaison, and providing technical advice for program decision-making. Additionally, the role includes administering procurement and associated duties. The starting hourly pay is $33.32, with multiple pay increases over the first 6.5 years, reaching an end salary of $47.47 per hour. Cost of living adjustments (COLA) may also be applied, and longevity pay supplements begin after five years of state service.

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; 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; 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
• Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
• Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6).
• Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Program Management
• Technical Skills: Forestry, Facilitating, Administrative support/services, Business, Customer Service
• Professional Skills: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Organizing and Planning, Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

• Provide direction & perform administrative duties for the Division of Forestry's Grant program
• Formulate & implement program policy, procedures & contracts
• Administer grant program & associated duties
• Serve as a liaison & provide technical advice to aid in program decision making
• Administer procurement & associated duties

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