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 1 (Pollution Abatement) within the
Division of Forestry,headquartered in
Athens County. The address is 360 E. STATE ST., ATHENS, OH [redacted]. To learn more about the Division of Forestry's Pollution Abatement Program, please visit Ohio's Forestry Pollution Abatement Program | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .
What you will do...- Administrates Ohio's Forestry Pollution Abatement Program.
- Assists Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), including investigating complaints associated with violations of forestry pollution abatement rules and coordinating enforcement actions for violations.
- Delivers trainings and presentations for technical audiences and private landowners on forestry pollution abatement and timber harvesting best practices.
- Represents the Division of Forestry regarding the forestry pollution abatement program and forest products marketing.
- Performs wildfire support as directed within training & physical capabilities.
- Starting hourly pay $33.32/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $47.47/hr.
- There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the E1 Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services .
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: In Division of Forestry only, must successfully complete basic fire-fighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190) and successfully complete Introduction to Incident Command System (l100) within first year of employment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.
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.
Qualifications48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver's license.
-Or undergraduate major core program & 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position; valid driver's license.
-Or completion of graduate major core program & 12 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Job Skills: Natural Resources
Technical Skills: Forestry
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Presenting
