Communications Program Administrator

 

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

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 Communications Program Administrator

• Oversee the planning, development & implementation of high-level Public Information & Communication initiatives for the division; Manages 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 communications plans to improve information sharing across internal & external agencies; Coordinate messaging between executive leadership, command staff, operational units & partner agencies.
• Formulate & implement new or modifies existing policies & procedures for Public Information Programs, projects &/or initiatives; Provides 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.

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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 

 

 

 

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Job Skills: Program Management

 

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 (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

 

 

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 [email protected] 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.

 

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.