Preparedness Grant Administrator; Disaster Services Administrator - PN

Organization

Health

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

Mar 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $39.22 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (flex)

Union :
Exempt from Union

Emergency Management

Technical Skills :
Risk Management, Emergency Management, Management, Planning and Development, Program Management

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking

Disaster Services Administrator

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 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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Job

Skills:

Emergency Management

Technical

Skills:

Emergency Management, Program Management, Planning and Development, Risk Management, Management

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail,…