Communications Program Administrator

Job Description - Communications Program Administrator )

Public Safety

Kate Veeley | keveeleyo.gov

Charles D Shipley Building, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$32.35 - $46.09 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

7:30am to 4:00pm

Exempt from Union

Program Management

Communications, Program Management, Public Safety, Policy Direction

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Presenting

Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

• Oversee the planning, development & implementation of high-level Public Information & Communication initiatives for the division;
  Manage complex strategic projects involving external organizations whose stakeholders include executives or local political entities.
• Serve as a liaison between the Strategic Communications Unit & the Colonels Office/Directors Office to ensure proper preparation for delivering remarks at events;
  Align internal & external messaging by identifying high-visibility or time-sensitive issues.
• Develop strategic communication plans to improve information sharing across internal & external agencies;
  Coordinate messaging between executive leadership, command staff, operational units & partner agencies.
• Formulate & implement new or modify existing policies & procedures for Public Information Programs, projects &/or initiatives;
  Provide recommendations & technical advice to support decision-making & identify corrective actions.
• Track Colonels Office & Directors Office projects;
  Identify assignments & timelines;
  Make prompt, informed decisions during developing situations.

Option 1

4 years of training or 4 years of experience in business administration, management science or public administration.

Option 2

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; and 2 years of training or experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

Option 3

Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; and 2 years of training or experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

Option 4

1 year of experience as Program Administrator 1, 63122, or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

• 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.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency. This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

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 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.