Program Administrator 2 (PN 20014500)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a Program Administrator 2 in the Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP). The position supports the direction of the Bureau by coordinating and maintaining program operations, representing the Bureau Chief and BEHRP in operational meetings, developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, researching emerging issues, coordinating staff review, and overseeing fiscal controls and records.

The position is permanent and full-time, with normal working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. It is an exempt hourly position. The stated starting rate is $33.32 per hour, with an opportunity for an increase to $35.21 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

Requirements

• Four years of training or experience in business administration, management science, or public administration; OR completion of an undergraduate core program in one of those fields and two years of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, and/or managerial position; OR completion of an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with the assigned program area and two years of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, and/or managerial position or in a staff position involving planning, research, and/or policy/procedure development; OR one year of experience as a Program Administrator 1, 63122; OR equivalent qualifications.
• Official transcripts for post-secondary education claimed on the application must be provided within five working days of request before a formal offer can be made.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support programmatic operations across BEHRP programs, including coordinating, creating, and maintaining procedures, policies, and requests from the Bureau Chief.
• Represent the Bureau Chief and BEHRP at meetings concerning operational procedures, including fiscal issues, policies, and coordination of support staff.
• Formulate and implement BEHRP operational policies and procedures, including those concerning work hours, call-off procedures, travel, overtime and compensatory time, position descriptions, records retention, and confidentiality statements.
• Conduct literature searches on emerging issues and coordinate staff engagement in reviewing them on behalf of the Bureau Chief.
• Establish and oversee the maintenance of fiscal controls and monitor fiscal records.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level