Standards and Certification Program Administrator

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Report In Location – 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access and Walking Path!
• Onsite Cafeteria!
• Onsite Daycare!
  
  

What You'll Do As An Program Administrator 2

• Plan, develop, & organize all major aspects, activities & initiatives of the ONIC Standards & Certification program; Plan, write & implement goals based on program needs &/or requirements;
• Research the requirements, standards &/or processes for potential, additional or future certification & accreditation opportunities for ONIC; Monitor government, industry &/or professional bodies for relevant accreditation programs; Track application windows, deadlines & accreditation review cycles;
• Review program criteria against current ONIC policies & practices; Identify any gaps & draft recommendations on how ONIC can meet those standards;
• Formulate & implement new policies, procedures, & program requirements tied to intelligence & forensic standards & certifications; Ensure policies, procedures, & accreditation requirements are developed, maintained & implemented across ONIC;
• Track & maintain the ONIC operating budget; Authorize expenditures & purchases in accordance with ONIC guidelines; Assist with procurement & contract processes;
  
  

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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
  
  

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Job Skills: Program Management

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Alison Granger / argranger@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 13, 2026, 11:59:00 AM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$32.35 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Program Management

Technical Skills

Public Safety

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Providing investigative support through the extraction and analysis of electronic devices, criminal case support, trend analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and dark web investigations.