Preparedness Grant Administrator; Disaster Services Administrator - PN

What You’ll Do

This role will lead statewide public health and emergency preparedness programs. This role oversees disaster services consultants and planning staff, manages preparedness grants, collaborates with health partners, and ensures Ohio’s readiness for emergencies.

• Direct statewide disaster services and emergency management programs.
• Lead planning, evaluation, training, and performance improvement activities.
• Develop emergency response plans, fatality management plans, and exercises with federal, state, regional, and local partners.
• Track and evaluate program data; provide recommendations to BHP leadership.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff; lead recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Provide technical assistance to hospitals, local health departments, and internal ODH offices.
• Manage Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), ASPR, Crisis NOFO, and other preparedness-related funding.
• Develop grant-related policies and financial guidance.
• Monitor ODH budgets aligned with grant requirements.
• Oversee administrative procedures, training schedules, and staff tracking.
• Identify emerging issues and recommend solutions.

• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in assigned program area (i.e., emergency management, natural resources, environmental science, community planning, public or business administration) AND;
• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations AND;
• must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or
• Completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, natural resources, environmental science, community planning, public or business administration AND;
• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations AND;
• must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or
• 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 2, 64912;
• must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or
• 1 yr. exp. as Disaster Services Supervisor, 64914; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

• Emergency Management

• Emergency Management
• Program Management
• Planning and Development
• Risk Management
• Management

• Attention to Detail
• Organizing and Planning
• Priority Setting
• Strategic Thinking

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 Bureau of Health Preparedness (BHP) plays a vital role in this mission. We lead in preparing for and responding to public health threats — from natural disasters and disease outbreaks to bioterrorism and radiological emergencies. Our all-hazards approach ensures Ohio is ready for anything.

• Work Location:
  
  Health Department Building
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus
• Compensation: $39.22 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Hours:
  
  8:00AM-5:00PM (flex)
• Classified Indicator:
  Classified
• Union:
  Exempt from Union
• Primary Job Skill:
  Emergency Management

Steven G. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Mar 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM