Program Administrator 2 (Enforcement Specialist)

This role sits in the Regulatory Compliance division and reports to the Enforcement Coordinator. As an Enforcement Specialist, you help ensure that early care, education, and child welfare programs follow Ohio law and administrative rules — and you step in when they don’t.

You’ll collaborate closely with licensing staff, legal counsel, and external partners. Some days are desk-heavy and detail-driven; others involve site visits, hearings, or training sessions.

Supporting compliance and enforcement

• Provide technical guidance to licensed and certified providers, prospective operators, and DCY staff on how rules apply and what enforcement processes look like.
• Review findings from licensing specialists to determine whether non-compliances rise to the level of enforcement action.
• Assess recommendations for denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses or certifications and help determine next steps.

Preparing enforcement actions

• Draft and review adjudication orders, suspension orders, settlement agreements, and formal correspondence to caretakers and providers.
• Gather, organize, and analyze evidence and documentation for cases subject to enforcement under Ohio Revised Code Section 119.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records related to licensed, certified, and unlicensed programs.

Working with legal partners and hearings

• Consult with DCY legal counsel and Assistant Attorneys General on enforcement cases.
• Help prepare witnesses and participate in hearings, including providing legal testimony when required.
• Represent DCY during administrative hearings and enforcement proceedings.

Inspections, data, and systems work

• Participate in site inspections when directed.
• Use databases, tracking tools, and reporting systems to document findings, identify trends, and monitor enforcement activity.
• Help develop and improve tracking and reporting procedures so leadership can see what’s happening across the system.

Policy, training, and collaboration

• Analyze data and field experience to help shape policies, rules, and enforcement procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during system design or enhancement meetings.
• Review proposed rules and assess their impact on child safety, service delivery, and placement stability.
• Conduct or assist with trainings for providers, caregivers, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate with county, city, state, and private agencies to exchange information and align efforts.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

Exempt/12

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$32.35

$34.18

$36.01

$38.00

$40.11

$42.30

$44.03

$46.09

Annual

$67,288

$71,094

$74,901

$79,040

$83,429

$87,984

$91,582

$95,867

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the 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.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [email protected].

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

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Feb 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$32.35 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Program Management

Technical Skills

Program Management

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at  Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.