Program Administrator

Job Description - Program Administrator 2 (260007F5)

Program Administrator 2 (260007F5)

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletchero.gov

Oct 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $33.32 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Union :
Exempt from Union

Program Management

Technical Skills :
Operational Support

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Field Operations
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Location:

1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

This position is currently remote (work from home) but can be subject to change to regular, in-office work

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

Within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Field Operations Section, provides program direction by relieving superior of a variety of difficult administrative duties pertaining to the BMV Publications program:

• Oversees the BMV Publications Program by coordinating maintenance of content for BMV operational & procedural publications used statewide by BMV staff, Deputy Registrar agencies, & Title Offices to process driver licenses, identification cards, vehicles registration issuance &/or titles;
• Researches & analyzes programs, procedures, & policies to ensure effectiveness;
  Develops project proposals & program plans;
  Provides technical advice to BMV leadership to aid in decision making;
• Develops streamlined methodology for updating manuals & ensuring compliance with timelines &/or deadlines set for manual updates & revision reviews.

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.

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;
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

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

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