Planner Supervisor

                    

Ohio Homeland Security
Leads Ohio’s commitment to addressing the threats and challenges of terrorism. 
 

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Homeland Security
Report In Location – 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Work Hours – 8:00AM to 5:00PM (May include weekends and/or various shift times)

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
•    Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
•    Free Parking!
•    Free Gym Access and Walking Path!
•    Onsite Cafeteria! 
•    Onsite Daycare!

What You'll Do as a Planner Supervisor
Within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) Division, under direction of the Program Administrator 3, supervise assigned personnel & administer all activities of the Civil Protection Team:
•    Plans, manages, & directs activities for the Civil Protection Team & provides technical assistance to department personnel & other federal, state, or local government; Responds to problems or concerns regarding planning activities;
•    Oversees the deployment of Skywatch Observation Towers & Unmanned Aircraft systems (UAS) to special events; Assigns staffing &/or training as needed to serve incoming requests from local officials; Develops & maintains documentation pertaining to the deployments;
•    Provides SkyWatch Tower security consultation to state & local partners related to current or future events; May participate in deployments to the field as needed, for events & critical incidents in order to support security operations;
•    Facilitates any maintenance &/or repair needs to ensure Skywatch Towers remain operational;
•    Reviews & analyzes legislation for potential impact on assigned activities;

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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.

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OPTION 1
Completion of undergraduate core program plus 12 mos. exp. or 36 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape, architecture, natural resources, business or public administration, physical, behavioral & social science, transportation, rehabilitation, urban or community planning); 
AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies;
AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in budgeting; 
AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 
AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication; 
AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 
AND 12 mos. exp in planning projects or program services for targeted population or geographic area.

OPTION 2
-Or completion of graduate core program or 36 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, natural resources, business or public administration, physical, behavioral & social science, transportation, rehabilitation, urban or community planning); 
AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies; 
AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in budgeting; 
AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 
AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication; 
AND 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 
AND 12 mos. exp. in planning projects or program services for targeted population or geographic area.

OPTION 3
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 3, 85313, in assigned program area.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS: Must attend training and obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) by completion of probationary period. Must maintain valid CDL throughout employment.

Assigned Program Area:
Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in Infrastructure Protection, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Critical Infrastructure or related field.

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Job Skills: Planning and Development
 

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• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance
• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.  
• Must acquire and maintain Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) and Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) certification.
• Must acquire FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within 6 months of employment and renew it every 24 months.
• Must attend training and obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) by completion of probationary period; Must maintain valid CDL throughout employment.

Background Check Information
• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants. 
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• This position is subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), which prohibit the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
 

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information: Alison Granger / [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Charles D Shipley Building, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, 43223-1102
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $36.75 per hour
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: See Below
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Planning and Development
Technical Skills: Public Safety
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Developing Others