Executive Director

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Organization: Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jonathan Maneval, info@petroboard.org, 614-752-8963

Work Location:
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 350
Westerville, Ohio, 43081
United States

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership

The Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board (Board) manages the Financial Assurance Fund (Fund), a risk pool financing mechanism used to reimburse underground storage tank (UST) owners for the corrective action costs of releases from petroleum USTs. The Executive Director serves under the administrative direction of a 12-member Board and serves as Director of the Fund pursuant to applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code. As the Board's chief administrative officer, the Executive Director provides executive leadership for the administration, financial stewardship, investment oversight, and long-term sustainability of Ohio's Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Fund.

The Executive Director administers sections 3737.87 through 3737.98 of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code rules 3737-1-01 through 3737-1-23, exercises independent executive authority in administering a complex statewide financial assurance program serving approximately 3,100 UST owners of more than 21,000 regulated USTs, directs an agency of 16 full-time employees, and manages annual fee collections of approximately $8.5 million, annual claims expenditures of $7 million, and operating expenditures of approximately $2.5 million.

Job Duties

Administers the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Fund in accordance with sections 3737.87 through 3737.98 of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code rules 3737-1-01 through 3737-1-23

Exercises independent executive authority and autonomy in directing the statewide administration of the Fund and implementing the policies, strategic objectives, and directives established by the Board.

Oversees Fund finances, investments, fiscal sustainability, and related policy recommendations in consultation with investment managers, actuaries, financial consultants, and the Treasurer of State.

Develops, administers and monitors the agency's biennial operating budget and manages annual revenues, claims expenditures, and operating expenses.

Directs the claims reimbursement program, including eligibility determinations, reimbursement requests of up to $1 million; authorizes technical, financial, and compliance audits; and authorizes the withholding of reimbursement when warranted under Board rules or pending Board action.

Administers coverage for UST owners, including annual fee assessments, Certificates of Coverage, and delinquent fee collection activities.

Coordinates compliance, collections, litigation, audits, and enforcement matters with the Ohio Attorney General, county prosecutors, Bureau of UST Regulations (BUSTR), and other agencies.

Assists the Board when it acts as an appeal body to determinations issued by the Director of the Fund.

Develops agency policies, strategic initiatives, Board recommendations, proposed administrative rules, and legislative recommendations.

Represents the Board before the Ohio General Assembly, Governor's Office, state agencies, industry organizations, environmental professionals, regulated entities, consultants, and the public. Makes presentations and presents legislative testimony.

Directs procurement and contract administration for professional service providers required to administer the Fund.

Directs agency operations, administrative services, human resources, procurement, public records, information systems, and customer service.

Provides executive leadership for agency personnel by setting goals, directing workforce planning, evaluating performance, supporting recruitment and development, and promoting succession planning and engagement.

Researches financial assurance programs, environmental remediation, legislative initiatives, rules, and best practices; recommends improvements to the Board.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, ethics requirements, procurement standards, and administrative policies.

Directs preparation of reports, budget requests, financial analyses, performance measures, and public information materials, speeches, presentations, and legislative testimony.

Responds to sensitive inquiries from legislators, regulated entities, consultants, attorneys, state officials, media, and the public.

Supplemental Information

All applicants must either attach a resume and cover letter, or mail this information to Personnel, Petroleum UST Release Compensation Board, P.O. Box 2280, Westerville, OH 43086-2280.

Background Check Information

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for Employment

Completion of an undergraduate core program in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, environmental science, engineering, law, or a closely related field.

Minimum of:

• Five years of progressively responsible executive or senior management experience;
• Experience or training in executive management, supervision, budgeting, financial management, public administration, regulatory compliance, and governmental operations;
• Experience or training in public relations, legislative relations, stakeholder communications, employee development, and organizational leadership;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by the Board.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates possessing:

• Experience administering governmental financial assurance, insurance, environmental, or reimbursement programs.
• Professional certification or an advanced degree in public administration, business administration, finance, environmental management, law, or a related field.
• Knowledge of UST regulations, petroleum contamination remediation, governmental budgeting, accounting, and public fund management.
• Experience working with governing boards or commissions, legislative affairs, or administrative rulemaking.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of:

• Executive leadership, public administration, strategic planning, and organizational management
• Government budgeting, fiscal management, financial analysis, and public fund administration
• Applicable Ohio laws and rules governing USTs, the Board, and the Fund*
• Environmental remediation, claims administration, and reimbursement programs*
• Government procurement, contract administration, human resources, and management
• Public relations, legislative processes, rulemaking, records management, and office administration
• Human resources management

* Developed after employment

Skill in:

• Executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and project management
• Budget preparation, financial oversight, and policy analysis
• Public speaking, presentations, negotiation, and conflict resolution

Ability to:

• Direct and manage a statewide regulatory reimbursement program.
• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, policies, and financial regulations.
• Analyze financial, legal, operational, and policy issues and recommend action.
• Develop long-range strategies and collaborative stakeholder relationships.
• Build collaborative relationships with governmental agencies, stakeholders, and regulated industries.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff.
• Communicate effectively and prepare reports, legislative testimony, presentations, and policy recommendations.
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and identify legal, financial, operational, and policy risks.