Program Administrator 2

Schedule: Full-time

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio Traffic Safety Office

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Internal Ohio Department of Public Safety only posting, external applications will not be considered.

What You'll Do As A Program Administrator 2 with the Federal Traffic Safety Grant Program:

Under direction of the Program Administrator 3 for the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), provide program direction by relieving supervisor of a variety of difficult/complex administrative duties & formulate & implement policy for the Federal Traffic Safety Grant Program:

Analyze traffic crash data to identify geographic & demographic trends;

Research & propose annual problem identification process required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to receive annual federal highway safety funds;

Analyze crash data & related costs to assist in establishing funding priorities & agencies eligible for grant awards;

Interpret federal initiatives & provide technical advice to aid management staff in decisions regarding development of annual action plan;

Review proposed safety plans &/or proposals & make recommendations for funding; Provide assistance to other state & local entities to help in the problem identification process;

Provide technical assistance to supervisor, co-workers, & grantees concerning traffic safety issues & monitor proposed state legislation which may impact OTSO programs & initiatives;

Prepare required federal grant applications, reports &/or technical evaluations for submission by established deadlines (e.g., annual Highway Safety Plan & Annual Evaluation Reports);

Establish priorities & supervise subordinate personnel (e.g., provide developmental opportunities, coach staff to foster development, evaluate performance, approve section staffing levels, recommend discipline);

Formulates & implements program policy & operational procedures (e.g., research, develop, & implement new policies, procedures & best practices; communicate policy updates to all stakeholders; provide technical advice to aid director in decision making);

Option 1

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

Option 2

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration;

AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

Option 3

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file - Federal Traffic Safety Grant Program;

AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

Option 4

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management