Program Administrator 3 (20017918)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role works under general direction and requires general supervisory principles and techniques, agency policies and extensive knowledge of the agency classification system. The Program Administrator 3 is responsible for making determinations related to all aspects of the classification process, including working with reception centers and institutions to schedule transfers, process classification instruments, separations, and review and determine outcomes of protective control hearings. This role is also responsible for reviewing and determining outcomes of appeals to classification, job assignments, and protective control hearings. The position serves as a liaison between the Bureau Chief and representatives of other states who have entered into a compact agreement with Ohio, and drafts reports and responds to correspondence related to incarcerated individuals transferred between Ohio and other compact states. The role involves receiving and responding to inquiries from various parties regarding the placement or movement of incarcerated individuals. The Program Administrator 3 provides advice and directions to wardens and other institution staff, writes and/or reviews communication written by staff prior to signing, and formulates, reviews, modifies, and implements policies. Additionally, the role may involve attending meetings, training courses, and conferences, giving presentations, conducting training, responding to questions and concerns, and working on special projects or committees. The position is responsible for conducting site visits if required, meeting with institution staff and incarcerated individuals, submitting site visit reports, identifying and graphing trends, developing recommendations for action, and interviewing incarcerated individuals and staff. The Program Administrator 3 works with the Bureau of Classification Chief to adjust living unit capacity and represents the Bureau Chief at meetings and conferences with various agencies regarding the DRC classification program and procedures.

Requirements

• 5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Program Management

Responsibilities

• Making determinations related to all aspects of the classification process, including working with reception centers, institutions to schedule transfers, process classification instruments, separations, review and determine outcomes of protective control hearings
• Reviewing and determine outcomes of appeals to classification, job assignments, protective control hearings
• Serves as liaison between the Bureau Chief and representatives of other states who have entered into a compact agreement with Ohio and drafts reports, responds to correspondence related to incarcerated people transferred between Ohio and other compact states
• Receives and responds to telephone calls, kites, e-mail messages and mail from interested parties (e.g. incarcerated persons, family members, clergy, special organizations, legislative liaison, prosecutors, various law enforcement, wardens and other DRC staff) regarding placement or movement of incarcerated persons
• Providing advice and directions to wardens and other Institution staff
• Writes and/or reviews communication written by staff prior to signing
• Formulates, reviews, modifies and implements policies
• Attend meetings, training courses and conferences and may be required to give presentations and conduct training, respond both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns, work on special projects and or committees as assigned
• Conducting site visits if required based on number or severity of issues at any particular Institution, meets with Institution staff and incarcerated persons, submits site visit reports, identifies and graphs trends, develops appropriate recommendations for action, interviews incarcerated persons and Staff
• Works with Bureau of Classification Chief to adjust living unit capacity
• Represents Bureau Chief at meetings and conferences with various agencies regarding DRC classification program and procedures

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