{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"148e17cf056e7f2cc0805087","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/148e17cf056e7f2cc0805087","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/148e17cf056e7f2cc0805087","title":"Program Administrator 1","description":"Program Administrator 1Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center\r\nAgency Contact Name and Information: vlora.mcafee@drc.ohio.gov\r\nWork Location: DRC Central Office-Pickaway\r\n11781 State Route 762\r\nOrient 43146\r\nPrimary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient\r\nCompensation: $26.92\r\nSchedule: Full-time\r\nWork Hours: 40\r\nClassified Indicator: Classified\r\nUnion: Exempt from Union\r\nPrimary Job Skill: Program Management\r\nTechnical Skills: Scheduling, Technical Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services\r\nProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Time Management, Written Communication\r\nAgency Overview: Guided by a single mission \"To reduce recidivism among those we touch,\" the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.\r\nJob DescriptionRequires thorough knowledge of management supervisory principals/techniques and agency policies and procedures in the section of the Corrections Training Academy (CTA)\r\nRelieves Superintendent of Corrections Training Academy (CTA) of non-routine administrative duties\r\nActs for administrator and serves as a liaison between administrator and subordinates\r\nTransmits decisions and directives\r\nResearches and analyzes programs, procedures and policies and provides technical advice to aid administrators in decision making\r\nIndependently creates CTA weekly report for submission to Deputy Director of Human Resources (HR)\r\nScans and files sensitive incident reports serving as liaison between Superintendent and appropriate Warden\r\nTracks, analyzes and sends Academy goals reports to inform staff of progress\r\nConducts research and provides recommendations for programs\r\nRepresents Superintendent at meetings\r\nHandles confidential correspondence and responds to inquiries regarding students and staff of CTA\r\nAdministers special program and projects\r\nPlans and schedules events, rooms and organize people\r\nCoordinates range use agreements and responds to employees and public making requests to schedule CTA firing ranges and classrooms\r\nOrganizes and coordinates banquets and special awards ceremonies (e.g. CTA Correction Officer of the Year Banquet) providing technical advice to staff and others involved in arrangements Assists with CTA staff meetings by sending notices, preparing agendas and taking and distributing minutes\r\nObtains Superintendent's signature on documents and distributes as necessary\r\nScreens visitors and mail for Superintendent's office\r\nPrepares binders and other confidential materials used for Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's Executive Leadership class\r\nSupervises support staff in absence of manager\r\nConducts staff meetings to discuss rules and operating procedures for assigned area, monitors manpower needs and ensures sufficient number of personnel to complete special assignments/projects\r\nAssigns reviews and approves work for content and accuracy\r\nAuthorizes expenditures and purchases\r\nPrioritizes and approves schedules and itineraries\r\nApproves requests for leave, overtime, compensatory time, attendance records and travel expenses\r\nIdentifies training needs and conducts or arranges for training opportunities (i.e. on-the job and in-service)\r\nWrites employee goals and completes and conducts timely performance evaluation reviews Responds to EEO complaints and grievances if necessary\r\nConducts investigations and presents at pre disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct as requested\r\nInitiates disciplinary action if necessary\r\nResponds to complaints about staff\r\nScreens and interviews applicants\r\nAttends meetings, trainings and conferences\r\nMay give presentations and conduct trainings\r\nWhy Work for the State of OhioAt 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:\r\nMedical Coverage\r\nFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period\r\nPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year\r\nChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave\r\nEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)\r\nPublic Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)\r\n*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.\r\nQualifications36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Program Management\r\nApplication Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.\r\nThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism","company":"Ohio","rawCompany":"ohio","city":"Orient","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:08:27.937Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1092.00","title":"Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists","slug":"probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"922140","title":"Correctional Institutions","slug":"correctional-institutions"},{"code":"922150","title":"Parole Offices and Probation Offices","slug":"parole-offices-and-probation-offices"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Administrator 1","description":"Program Administrator 1Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center\r\nAgency Contact Name and Information: vlora.mcafee@drc.ohio.gov\r\nWork Location: DRC Central Office-Pickaway\r\n11781 State Route 762\r\nOrient 43146\r\nPrimary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient\r\nCompensation: $26.92\r\nSchedule: Full-time\r\nWork Hours: 40\r\nClassified Indicator: Classified\r\nUnion: Exempt from Union\r\nPrimary Job Skill: Program Management\r\nTechnical Skills: Scheduling, Technical Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services\r\nProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Time Management, Written Communication\r\nAgency Overview: Guided by a single mission \"To reduce recidivism among those we touch,\" the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. 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Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.\r\nJob DescriptionRequires thorough knowledge of management supervisory principals/techniques and agency policies and procedures in the section of the Corrections Training Academy (CTA)\r\nRelieves Superintendent of Corrections Training Academy (CTA) of non-routine administrative duties\r\nActs for administrator and serves as a liaison between administrator and subordinates\r\nTransmits decisions and directives\r\nResearches and analyzes programs, procedures and policies and provides technical advice to aid administrators in decision making\r\nIndependently creates CTA weekly report for submission to Deputy Director of Human Resources (HR)\r\nScans and files sensitive incident reports serving as liaison between Superintendent and appropriate Warden\r\nTracks, analyzes and sends Academy goals reports to inform staff of progress\r\nConducts research and provides recommendations for programs\r\nRepresents Superintendent at meetings\r\nHandles confidential correspondence and responds to inquiries regarding students and staff of CTA\r\nAdministers special program and projects\r\nPlans and schedules events, rooms and organize people\r\nCoordinates range use agreements and responds to employees and public making requests to schedule CTA firing ranges and classrooms\r\nOrganizes and coordinates banquets and special awards ceremonies (e.g. CTA Correction Officer of the Year Banquet) providing technical advice to staff and others involved in arrangements Assists with CTA staff meetings by sending notices, preparing agendas and taking and distributing minutes\r\nObtains Superintendent's signature on documents and distributes as necessary\r\nScreens visitors and mail for Superintendent's office\r\nPrepares binders and other confidential materials used for Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's Executive Leadership class\r\nSupervises support staff in absence of manager\r\nConducts staff meetings to discuss rules and operating procedures for assigned area, monitors manpower needs and ensures sufficient number of personnel to complete special assignments/projects\r\nAssigns reviews and approves work for content and accuracy\r\nAuthorizes expenditures and purchases\r\nPrioritizes and approves schedules and itineraries\r\nApproves requests for leave, overtime, compensatory time, attendance records and travel expenses\r\nIdentifies training needs and conducts or arranges for training opportunities (i.e. on-the job and in-service)\r\nWrites employee goals and completes and conducts timely performance evaluation reviews Responds to EEO complaints and grievances if necessary\r\nConducts investigations and presents at pre disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct as requested\r\nInitiates disciplinary action if necessary\r\nResponds to complaints about staff\r\nScreens and interviews applicants\r\nAttends meetings, trainings and conferences\r\nMay give presentations and conduct trainings\r\nWhy Work for the State of OhioAt 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:\r\nMedical Coverage\r\nFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period\r\nPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year\r\nChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave\r\nEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)\r\nPublic Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)\r\n*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.\r\nQualifications36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Program Management\r\nApplication Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.\r\nThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 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