Natural Resources Administrator 2
Organization
: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Stephanie Sweazy, stephanie.sweazy@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6918
Unposting Date
: Apr 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:
DNR Vinton
29371 Wheelabout Road
McArthur 45651
Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Vinton County-McArthur
Other Locations
: United States of America-OHIO-Washington County
Compensation: $34.14.hr
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Hours: 7am-3:30pm Subject to Change
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
: Natural Resources
Technical Skills: Oil & Gas
Professional Skills: Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
Job Description
What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Administrator 2 (Survey Section) within the Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management headquartered at one of the following locations determined by the selected candidate.
- Barlow Office: 591 Warrior Drive, Vincent, Ohio 45784 - Washington County
- Zaleski Office: 29371 Wheelabout Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651 - Vinton County
To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas, please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/oil-gas.
What you will do...
- Acts as a special assistant to the statewide surveying program, plans, develops & manages Oil & Gas survey functions
- Works as a member of survey crew
- Operates all types of survey instruments & measuring devices
- Conducts emergency well investigations (enforcement or orphan well)
- Performs miscellaneous administrative duties
- Starting hourly pay of $34.14/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $48.56/hr
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
54 mos. trg. or 54 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
-Or undergraduate major core program & 30 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
-Or completion of graduate major core program & 18 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Administrator 1, 22911, in assigned area; 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, Oil & Gas, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.