Natural Resources Engineer 3 - 20074318

About the Role

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water across 12 divisions. We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors for the position of Natural Resources Engineer 3 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management. The final headquarters location will be determined with the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lower-level Natural Resources Engineer(s) and Natural Resources Engineer Technician(s)
• Produce and/or review Engineer sealed plan sets and bid documents for construction
• Provide technical assistance for development on future and current Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) project sites
• Assist with development and implementation of engineering procedures/policies
• Act as a project manager for assigned projects

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board
• AND 12 months experience as Natural Resources Engineer 2 (classification 85742) or 12 months equivalent related engineering experience
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure

Compensation

Starting hourly pay of $40.40/hr with multiple pay increases over the first 6.5 years of service, reaching an end salary of $57.67/hr. Cost of living adjustments (COLA) may be applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. Refer to Pay Rate and Longevity Tables from the Department of Administrative Services for details.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time. Work hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, subject to change.

Benefits

• 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.

Locations

The position is headquartered at one of the following offices (final location determined with the successful applicant):

• Fountain Square, Franklin County — 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
• Zaleski office, Vinton County — 29371 Wheelabout Rd., McArthur, OH 45651
• Cambridge office, Guernsey County — 9900 Brick Church Rd., Cambridge, OH 43725
• New Philadelphia office, Tuscarawas County — 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Application Requirements

• Online application must clearly indicate how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs)
• Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments claimed (unofficial transcripts accepted until point of selection; attach in Additional Attachments section [Step 6] or email to hr@dnr.ohio.gov)
• “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions
• Answers to 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

Contact: Theresa Ellis, theresa.ellis@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6332. For reasonable accommodation requests, contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator, at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov. The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check; convictions do not necessarily preclude consideration.