Executive Director

Executive Director

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.

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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio: 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.

Qualifications: Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by the Board. Experience working with governing boards or commissions, legislative affairs, or administrative rulemaking. Human resources management