Natural Resources Engineer 3
About the role
Support conservation engineering projects helping protect soil and water resources. Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate directly with private landowners and producers. Partner with NRCS and FSA to deliver conservation practices that improve environmental outcomes. Prepare technical reports, documentation, correspondence, and respond to landowner inquiries with confidence and clarity. Deliver hands-on training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program—helping grow the next generation of conservation professionals. Assist staff and partner organizations with conservation practice design, construction oversight, pollution abatement procedures, and water pollution problem analysis. Coordinate pollution abatement projects with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts; investigate and help resolve rule-based agricultural pollution complaints.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate directly with private landowners and producers.
- Partner with NRCS and FSA to deliver conservation practices that improve environmental outcomes.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, correspondence, and respond to landowner inquiries with confidence and clarity.
- Deliver hands-on training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program—helping grow the next generation of conservation professionals.
- Assist staff and partner organizations with conservation practice design, construction oversight, pollution abatement procedures, and water pollution problem analysis.
- Cookordination pollution abatement projects with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts; investigate and help resolve rule-based agricultural pollution complaints.
Requirements
- Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board.
- 12 months exp. as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 or 12 months equivalent related engineering experience.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board. 12 months exp. as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 or 12 months equivalent related engineering experience.
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$81,578 - $116,459 annually
Schedule
Full-time
Contact Information
Agriculture Agency
Contact Name and Information: Paul Hengstenberg
Email: paul.hengstenberg@agri.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Aug 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Organization Overview
Competitive Salary: $81,578 - $116,459 annually
Agency Overview
Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio's farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state's top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio's 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protect fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!