Program Administrator 2

Serves as agency manager for Traditional Schools by developing & implementing policies for pupil transportation program (e.g., operating procedures, payment practices, audit practices);

• Provides financial consulting & technical support to agencies providing pupil transportation;

• Serves as technical resource for school transporters (e.g., school districts, Developmental Disabilities boards, Head Start, community schools, nonpublic schools, & private vendors) in financial management of pupil transportation (e.g., fleet management, bus purchase, cost reporting & analysis, & budgeting);

• Coordinates district foundation payment programs for transportation funding (e.g., data collection design, data management practices, ensures spending decisions in compliance with Ohio Revised Code [i.e., ORC] & Ohio Administrative Code [i.e., OAC] including federal standards and requirements);

• Works with stakeholders (e.g., Ohio Department of Education [ODE] staff, school administrators & other governmental agencies) to manage the ODE funding program for pupil transportation;

• Generates data reports as related to pupil transportation as needed.

Provides technical assistance to school districts:

• Oversees & completes financial, management, compliance, & service audits of transportation operations under the jurisdiction of the agency (e.g., reviews financial documents & management, safety compliance, & effective transportation);

• Conducts on-site or desk reviews and performs audit fieldwork;

• Supports districts through consultation, leadership and on-site review with regard to best practices & procedures required to provide appropriate, compliant, & efficient pupil transportation;

Prepares & presents instructional materials to groups & conferences (e.g., Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio School Boards Association, Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation, treasurers, business managers, & public & community school administrators) to facilitate ability to prepare & submit transportation data reports, manage local transportation operations, & promote effective & efficient pupil transportation at local level.

Works with other staff (e.g., school finance area coordinators) with provision of general technical support & instruction in all aspects of pupil transportation (e.g., interprets rules & regulations [e.g., ORC, OAC, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rules, ODE fiscal reporting procedures]);

• Responds to inquiries from stakeholders (e.g., parents, legislators, school officials, other state employees, & industry organizations).

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned to support section, department, or agency needs

Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay (Must be will & able to secure a valid driver’s license OR supply your own transportation).

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.

• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

• The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources (human.resources@education.ohio.gov).

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.