GRANTS ADMINISTRATION EXPERT NEEDED! (Program Administrator 3) - PN 20014307

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

What You'll Do:

Thanks to a recent promotion, our Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) is searching for a GRANTS ADMINISTRATION EXPERT to help manage the federal and pass-through funding for public health activities.

Are you the fiscal plate-spinner we need?

• Comprehensive knowledge of grants and budgeting-related concepts, procedures, and regulations?
• Effective communicator - in person and writing - who can transfer knowledge, create buy-in, and find consensus within competing priorities?
• Strategic thinker who spots project/deadline roadblocks miles down the path?

If so, then we invite you to consider a job where your financial acumen powers healthier communities and brighter futures. By building agility, accountability, and effective messaging into every step of our funding operations, you'll help maximize the public health impact of every dollar spent.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assist with federal funding applications & reporting (Immunization, Vaccines for Children, Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity [ELC])
  • write annual progress report narratives
  • monitor quarterly progress
  • fiscal reporting
• Help create budgets and track expenditures for BID program activities.
• Provides direction and coordination on grant administration duties:
• Coordinate, formulate, and implement relevant policies/procedures
• Partner with BID programs, Finance staff and ODH's Grant Services Unit (GSU)
• Coordinate activity between subgrantees and GSU
• Work closely with BID Finance Program Manager to execute contracts with local agencies and prevent duplicate funding

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Serve as in-house technical adviser on grant-related questions
• Coordinate planning with agency staff to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Research, compile, and develop materials for non-routine issues as needed (e.g., legislation, budget funding, grants, contracts, program policy development).Represent BID at meetings & conferences, makes presentations, participates in ODH Infectious Disease On- Call rotation (fielding
• Reportable Disease calls from local agencies), and serves as needed on disaster recovery/business resumption/incident response teams (may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations).

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.

OR 

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; AND
• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

OR 

• Completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; AND
• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

OR 

• 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.

OR 

• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Program Management

Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Budgeting, Public Health

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Strategic Thinking, Building Consensus, Developing Others