Special Projects Administrator (20085786)

About the Role

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Responsibilities

• Serves as coordinator and technical advisor for IT special projects, programs, and initiatives assigned to the agency by the Governor’s Office or through legislation.
• Evaluates project frameworks and recommends procedural updates as needed.
• Oversees and reviews proposals submitted by division leadership to ensure compliance with established policy.
• Establishes programmatic timelines and identifies required activities to support consistent and predictable delivery of project outcomes.
• Responds to programmatic, technical, and administrative issues.
• Provides program direction to staff and communicates information to internal and/or external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1: 5 years of training or 5 years of experience in business administration, management, or public administration.
• Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management, or public administration and 36 months of training or 36 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, and/or managerial position.
• Option 3: Completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File and 36 months of training or 36 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, and/or staff position involving planning, research, and/or policy/procedure development.
• Option 4: 1 year of experience as Program Administrator 2 (class code 63123) or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or modifying policies and procedures ensuring alignment with Ohio Department of Public Safety standards and statewide operational objectives.

Skills

• Program Management

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym and walking path
• On-site daycare
• On-site cafeteria
• 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The agency contact can provide specific benefits information for this position.

Compensation

$40.40 per hour

Schedule

Permanent full-time position. Work hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Additional Information

• This position is unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(9) ORC.
• A BCI fingerprint check and background check may be required for all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• To request a disability accommodation, email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to any testing or interview date.
• Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities, providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA.
• The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational/non-medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39).

Contact & Location

Organization: Public Safety Agency
Contact: Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov
Work Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223-1102, United States