Special Projects Administrator (20085786)
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Director’s Office/Information Technology is hiring a Special Projects Administrator (IT Program Administrator 3) to coordinate and provide technical advice for IT special projects, programs, and initiatives assigned to the agency by the Governor’s Office or through legislation. The role evaluates project frameworks and recommends procedural updates, reviews proposals from division leadership for compliance with established policy, and creates program timelines and activity plans to support consistent delivery of project outcomes. The position also responds to programmatic, technical, and administrative issues, provides direction to staff, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders. The position is based at 1970 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, and is permanent, full-time, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Compensation is $40.40 per hour.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification options: five years of training or experience in business administration, management, or public administration; an undergraduate core program in one of those fields plus 36 months of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, and/or managerial position; an undergraduate core program in an academic field commensurate with the assigned program area plus 36 months of training or experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, and/or staff position involving planning, research, and/or policy or procedure development; or one year of experience as a Program Administrator 2 (63123). Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
- Experience implementing or modifying policies and procedures to align with Ohio Department of Public Safety standards and statewide operational objectives is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing or modifying policies and procedures to ensure alignment with Ohio Department of Public Safety standards and statewide operational objectives.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide technical advice for IT special projects, programs, and initiatives assigned by the Governor’s Office or through legislation.
- Evaluate project frameworks and recommend procedural updates as needed.
- Oversee and review proposals submitted by division leadership to ensure compliance with established policy.
- Establish program timelines and identify activities needed to support consistent and predictable project outcomes.
- Respond to programmatic, technical, and administrative issues.
- Provide program direction to staff.
- Communicate information to internal and/or external stakeholders.
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, and 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, and optional deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
