Program Administrator

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.

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.

Background Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.

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.

The Program Administrator plays an important leadership role at the agency. In position, you will be responsible for\:

Administering assigned programs focused on qualified clean air projects, especially multi-family housing and residential-serving initiatives under programs like Clean Air Improvement and Solar for All

Intaking, reviewing, and monitoring project applications and transactions to ensure compliance with program requirements

Analyzing and evaluating program performance, procedures, and policies; assisting with program planning, updates, and reporting to leadership

Overseeing implementation of credit enhancement tools (e.g., loan loss reserves, PACE) in coordination with capital providers and banks

Providing outreach and technical assistance to customers, local governments, and implementation partners; interpreting program requirements

Preparing correspondence and furnishing program information to stakeholders and the public

Representing the agency at meetings and conferences; conducting outreach and public relations for assigned programs

Assisting in the development of new programs and managing work of consultants or contractors as assigned

Coordinating program budgeting and planning with fiscal leadership

Responding to internal and external program inquiries, interpreting applicable laws and policies, and determining appropriate resolutions

Leading contractors and vendors on assigned projects and processing related transactions

Administering special projects, compiling data for reports, maintaining files, and ensuring compliance with agency policies

Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director

This position is unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3706.02

Completion of an undergraduate degree in business administration, management, public administration, science or related field

At least 3 years of project management experience involving residential housing and buildings (preferably multi-family properties)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous State Government Experience

Knowledge of clean air technologies (e.g. solar, energy efficiency), low-income housing tax incentives and financing structures

Project management certifications (e.g. project management professional)

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) is a non-regulatory, state-level governmental agency created to help Ohio businesses and communities comply with clean air regulations and meet their sustainability goals. Since its creation in 1970, OAQDA has worked to improve air quality by supporting businesses, creating jobs, and improving communities while enhancing the health and safety of all Ohioans. OAQDA administers several financing programs for industrial and commercial entities, small businesses, and local communities that may include energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, recycling and solid waste disposal, and pollution mitigation. To date, it has awarded more than $8 billion to finance air quality projects. For more information about OAQDA and its services, please visit ohioairquality.org.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent, FLSA Exempt, Exempt position (may include promotion, transfer or demotion).

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.