Special Projects Administrator (20085786)

• All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
• Organization: Public Safety
• Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | [email protected]

Work Location

• Compensation: $40.40 per hour
• Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
• Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F
• Classified Indicator: Unclassified
• Union: Exempt from union
• Primary Job Skill: Program Management

Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

• Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology
• Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
• Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as an IT Program Administrator 3

• Serves as coordinator & technical advisor for IT special projects, programs & initiatives assigned to agency by Governor’s Office or through legislation.
• Evaluates project frameworks & recommends procedural updates as needed; Oversees & reviews proposals submitted by division leadership to ensure compliance with established policy.
• Establishes programmatic timelines & identifies required activities to support consistent & predictable delivery of project outcomes.
• Responds to programmatic, technical & administrative issues; Provides program direction to staff & communicates information to internal &/or external stakeholders.
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• This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11 (A)(9) ORC

Background Check Information

• A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
• To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

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)
• *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Option 1

5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.

Option 2

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.

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 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

Option 4

• 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience implementing or modifying policies & procedures ensuring alignment with Ohio Department of Public Safety standards & statewide operational objectives.
• Job Skills: Program Management

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.