Local Health Department Regional Officer

(Program Administrator 2)

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 Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE) focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio.

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct guidance and support to Local Health Departments (LHDs) on accreditation, mergers, consolidation, shared services, and emerging public health needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ODH leadership, ODH staff, and LHDs—communicating decisions, interpreting policy, and representing leadership in meetings.
• Coordinate technical assistance and surge support (e.g., epidemiology, staffing, supplies) and deliver training through webinars, e‑learning, and continuing‑education tools.
• Analyze and evaluate LHD operations, policies, data, and procedures to support decision‑making, process improvement, and policy development.
• Make recommendations to leadership based on research, input from partners, and evaluation findings; prepare key correspondence and documents.
• Identify funding opportunities (grants, partnerships), maintain fiscal oversight, and support program and project development.

• Represent ODH on committees, task forces, and coalitions; support special projects and public health initiatives.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on theE1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule

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.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

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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.

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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.

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1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

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Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Program Management

Technical Skills: Health Administration, Operational and Administrative Support, Regulatory Compliance, Budgeting

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Building Trust, Attention to Detail, Analyzation

Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($33.32 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($35.21 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.