Preparedness Grant Administrator; Disaster Services Administrator - PN
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief -
Healthcare
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Preparedness Grant Administrator (Disaster Services Administrator)
Organization:
Health
Work Location:
Health Department Building, 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Primary
Location:
United States of America
- Ohio
- Franklin County
- Columbus
Compensation: $40.40 per hour
Schedule:
Full-time
Work Hours:
8:00AM-5:00PM (flex)
Classified Indicator:
Classified
Union:
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill:
Emergency Management
Technical
Skills:
Risk Management, Emergency Management, Management, Planning and Development, Program Management
Professional
Skills:
Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking
Agency Overview:
Disaster Services Administrator
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies.
We oversee federal funding related to public health and hospital funding to ensure preparedness and readiness for response. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.
What You'll Do:
This role will lead statewide public health and emergency preparedness programs. This role oversees public health consultants and planning staff, manages preparedness grants, collaborates with health partners, and ensures Ohio's readiness for emergencies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide technical assistance to hospitals, local health departments, and internal ODH offices.
- Manage Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), ASPR, Crisis NOFO, and other preparedness-related funding.
- Develop grant-related policies and financial guidance.
- Prepare documentation and submit federal grant applications.
- Develop grant solicitations and evaluate/review applications.
- Monitor ODH budgets alignment with grant requirements.
- Oversee administrative procedures, training schedules, and staff tracking.
- Develop administrative preparedness plans, training, and exercises with federal, state, regional, and local partners.
- Lead planning, evaluation, training, and performance improvement activities.
- Track and evaluate program data; provide recommendations to BHP leadership.
- Supervise, train, and develop staff, lead recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
- Identify emerging issues and recommend solutions.
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.
Qualifications2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in assigned program area (i.e., emergency management, natural resources, environmental science, community planning, public or business administration) AND; 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations AND; must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or Completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, natural resources, environmental science, community planning, public or business administration AND; 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations AND; must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 2, 64912; must be able to provide own transportation.
Or 1 yr. exp. as Disaster Services Supervisor, 64914; must be able to provide own transportation.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
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