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Program Administrator 2

State of Ohio - Public Safety
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report in Location: 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
  • Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
  • Free Parking!
  • Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
  • Daycare On-site!
  • Cafeteria On-site!


What You'll Do as a Program Administrator 2
  • Serve as coordinator & technical advisor for OSHP Retiree Outreach Programs & Initiatives; Evaluate & implement new programs as directed by Colonel; Responds to programmatic issues or needs of current OSHP staff &/or retiree's.
  • Communicate directives, policy & process changes, requests for information, etc. from Colonel(s) to appropriate personnel & initiate follow up to ensure it is completed; Serve as point of contact with retirement system, retirement association, union & retirees in regards to meetings, events, special announcements, etc..
  • Formulate & implement new or modify existing policies & procedures for OSHP Retiree Outreach program; Provides advice & recommendations to aid leadership in decision making.
  • Maintain & communicate retiree contact & location, health situations & the illness/hospitalization report.
  • Perform audit of retirement directory access and update as appropriate.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.
Qualifications
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

Supplemental Information
Background Check Information
  • 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.


To request a disability accommodation, please email
HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov 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.


ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

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