Natural resources administrator coordinator

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations : OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex 2045 Morse Rd Building D Columbus 43224

Organization : Natural Resources

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8AM-5PM Subject to Change

Compensation : $32.51/hr

Unposting Date : Mar 24, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Natural Resources

Technical Skills : Natural Resources, Wildlife

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail

Agency Contact Name : Jennifer Gates

Agency Contact Information : ,

Natural Resources Administrator 2 (Lands Coordinator) - 20059772

(240002PP)

Job Duties

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for a Natural Resources Administrator 2 (Lands Coordinator) within the Division of Wildlife assigned to Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit

What you will do:

• Manage, coordinate and monitor the Division of Wildlife’s (DOW) statewide real property program and initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the DOW and federal partners to apply for, manage and execute grant projects making most efficient use of grant funding and required match.
• Compile project information from program and field staff and coordinates with Office of Real Estate to submit project initiating work requests, (e.g., land acquisitions, donations, trades, leases, licenses, building removals and surveys), and ensure that real property records reflect funding and program in DNR records and deeds.
• Coordinate land actions (e.g. utility or road right of way changes, management agreements, mitigation, permits) with internal and external customers to ensure compliance and value is documented and reported.
• Prepare and submit project compliance, (e.g. ESA, NEPA, SHPO, annual assurances), summarize and analyze financial data using OAKS reports, create and submit performance and financial report, and verify and pay invoices for statewide assessments and annual taxes.
• The natural resources areas of specialty for this position are natural sciences, wildlife biology, fisheries or aquatic biology, forestry and environmental science.

Starting hourly pay of $32.51/ hour with multiple pay increases over your first 8 years of service and an ending hourly pay of $46.25/hour.

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.

Qualifications

54 months of training or 54 months of experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license.

• OR completion of an undergraduate major core program AND 30 months of experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license.

• OR completion of graduate major core program AND 18 months of experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license.

• OR 6 months of experience as Natural Resources Administrator 1, 22911, in assigned area AND valid driver’s license.

• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. NOTE: If assigned to work as Law Enforcement Officer, must also hold Ohio Peace Officers Training Council certificate. For positions assigned to perform law enforcement duties, applicants must successfully pass background check by appointing authority that includes polygraph, psychological & medical examination. Applicant must demonstrate physical fitness as outlined in department directive. Final applicant accepted for position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicant with positive test result will not be offered employment per Section 123:1-76-09 Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Natural Resources ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

Knowledge of supervisory principles/techniques; employee training & development; state & federal laws, rules & guidelines pertaining to assigned area; natural resources of assigned area (e.g., fisheries, forestry, wildlife, aquatic biology, botany, geology, ecology, zoology). Ability to write instructions & specifications concerning proper uses of machinery; resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; use research methods in gathering data.
(*)Developed after employment.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at or .

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES:
Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.

Applicants may attach the following document types: •Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) •PDF (.pdf), •Plain Text (.txt) •Rich Text (.rtf)
Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

VERIFIABLE INFORMATION - Applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will be considered as part of the application packet in addition to the fully completed civil service application, not in place of. Applicants may be required to submit transcripts or licensure(s) to support their application.

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.