Program Administrator 2

Program Administrator 2

Federal Energy Advocate Division

Hourly Rate: $29.49

About Us:

Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulates providers of all kinds of utility services, including electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone companies, water and wastewater companies, rail and trucking companies.

About the Federal Energy Advocate Division:

The Office of the Federal Energy Advocate monitors the actions of federal agencies including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Department of Energy. The office advocates for PUCO's policy positions in proceedings before FERC to promote just and reasonable wholesale tariffs that ensure reliability and the interests of citizens of the state. The office also holds primary responsibility for monitoring the activities of the PJM Interconnection. The office monitors the wholesale and retail competitive energy markets, reviews the long-term forecast reports of energy utilities in Ohio, and develops its own independent long-term forecast of energy requirements for the state.

What You'll Do:

As a Program Administrator 2 in the Federal Energy Advocate division, you will:

• Implement federal grants programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, or other federal legislation administered by the PUCO:

• Ensure compliance with state and federal program requirements

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate program procedures and policies

• Assist with federal grant submissions

• Review and recommend subrecipient proposals for subaward

• Ensure compliance with reporting obligations

• Ensure that PUCO-administered federal grants programs comply with the U.S. Department of Energy's equity, environmental, and energy justice requirements and priorities, including its commitment to the Justice40 Initiative

• Ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility concerns are properly considered and that program benefits are extended across disadvantaged communities

• Work closely with legislative/policy office and finance office on federal grants matters

• Provide direction or information on federal grants matters to other agency divisions and staff members

• Conduct meetings to discuss and execute policies and procedures

• Work closely with public affairs office on grants web page, media announcements, etc.

• Provide technical assistance and advice to potential applicants, applicants, and subrecipients

• Serve on internal grants committee

• Arrange travel, draft correspondence, and provide other administrative assistance with business functions.

Report in location: 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County.

Our organization currently follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office as needed and based on operational need. This is subject to change with limited notice. A teleworking agreement must be approved by management.

What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

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

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management

Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Compliance Enforcement

Job Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Verbal Communication