Program Administrator 1

Ohio Traffic Safety Offices Mission

OTSOs mission is to save lives and prevent injuries on our roads by addressing issues mostly related to driver behavior. The office oversees Ohio Driver Training, Motorcycle Ohio, and the Ignition Interlock program while awarding millions of dollars in federal funds for programming to improve traffic safety across the state.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio Traffic Safety Office Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

What Youll Do As A Program Administrator 1 with the Online Driver Training Programs:

Within the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), provide program direction by relieving superior of non-routine administrative duties pertaining to Online Driver Training Programs:

  • Manage the driving school audit review project by tracking, assigning, reviewing, & following up on all submissions from field staff & administrative teams

  • Manage the online program review project by initiating contact, communicating with stakeholders, pulling records, reviewing documents for compliance, reviewing & documenting student training records, tracking violations, & making appropriate decisions as to the follow-up of any violations &/or discrepancies;

  •  Communicate with the public, agencies, organizations, &/or stakeholders through multiple forms of communication  method (e.g., emails, letters, face-to-face, etc.);

  • Monitor & assist with enterprise & instructor applications & renewals;

  • Monitor & review all vehicle inspections & update the system of record accordingly; Communicate with stakeholders, field staff &/or Licensing & Commercial Standards (LCS) to ensure accuracy & follow up with any inspection failures;

  • Assist field & administrative staff in conducting program reviews;

  • Serve as a liaison between administrator & subordinates; Transmit decisions & directives regarding program rules & operating procedures;

  • Manage, track, update, & create driver training forms;

  • Review online courses for content compliance & communicate with applicants on discrepancies with content;

  • Coordinate educational courses by identifying locations, scheduling sessions, managing logistics, & assisting in the preparation of course materials;
  • Formulate & implement program policy & operational procedures (e.g., research, develop, & implement new policies, procedures & best practices; communicate policy updates to all stakeholders; make recommendations & modifications to facilitate end user compliance; provide technical advice to aid director in decision making);

•  Manage communications via email inbox & phone;

•  Monitor, track, & disseminate driver education materials as requested by the public & our stakeholders;

•  Track, monitor & ensure compliance with the approved American Automobile Association (AAA) curriculum; Ensure updates are applied & lesson plans are specific to Ohio;

•  Manage policies & make updates for improvements or regulatory changes;

•  Attend educational courses to provide support as needed;

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

  • 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)

*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 136 mos. trg. or 36 mos. 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 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.

Option 3-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file - Online Driver Training Programs; AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management

Supplemental Information

Background Check Information

  • A background check and BCI fingerprint check 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 ************@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.

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.


Information :

  • Company : Public Safety
  • Position : Program Administrator 1
  • Location : Columbus, OH
  • Country : US

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Post Date : 2025-08-21 | Expired Date : 2025-09-20