Program Administrator 1

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.

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.

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Please Note Assigned Program Area: Completion of an undergraduate core program in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Safety, Business or Public Administration or related field.

Job Skills: Program Management

Technical Skills\: Program Management, Law Enforcement

Professional Skills\: Attention to Detail, Public Speaking, Reasoning, Customer Focus

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Law Enforcement Initiatives (LESO Program)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work hours: 8\:00am - 5\:00pm

Acts for administrator & provides program direction by relieving superior of non-routine administrative duties related to Law Enforcement Initiatives (LEI) & the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program:

Independently answers complex &/or confidential correspondence & inquiries pertaining to LEI &/or LESO initiatives & programs;

Serves as liaison between administrator & public/private partners; Provides program & policy information to law enforcement entities, government officials &/or the general public;

Serves as the LESO Small Arms Specialist & point of contact for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) & the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) concerning all small arms issues;

Processes small arms & general property turn-in &/or transfer requests; Assists LEAs with annual inventory requirements; Ensures records are updated & maintained;

Assists in the notification & processing of missing, lost, or stolen small arms & general property; Makes recommendations for corrective action plans;

Provides small arms security information to LEAs & conducts support visits;

Formulates & implements program policy & operational procedures; Researches, collects, &/or evaluates data on program areas in order to update policies, procedures, regulations &/or directives; Provides technical advice to aid administrator in decision making;

Represents administrator at meetings & conferences; Facilitates & coordinates conference calls, meetings & communications with internal &/or external customers;

Assists the Drug Resilience Education Awareness Mentorship (DREAM) program manager with administrative tasks related to the program to include maintaining & updating the website, attending meetings, presentations, & conferences, as well as researching, writing, & reviewing scripts;

Assists state coordinator with administering all aspects of the LESO 1033 program as needed; Maintains LESO participating agency files; Reviews & processes applications for participation;

Assists compliance specialist with program compliance review follow-up;

Assists with the coordination of presentations & trainings for external partners such as courts, law enforcement agencies & other relevant groups;

Provides support to LEI staff & management (e.g., maintains office calendar, makes travel arrangements, schedules meetings, transcribes & disseminates meeting minutes, etc.);

Gathers & prepares confidential reports & correspondence utilizing a personal computer; Maintains confidential files;

Greets & directs visitors; Manages sensitive phone calls & routes incoming calls to appropriate section;

Receives, opens, logs, & distributes incoming mail;

Assists Administrative Professional staff within the ODPS Director's Office;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.

This position is subject to Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

Background Check Information:

A background check, BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

To request a disability accommodation, please email 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.

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.