Natural Resources Engineer 4 - 20074306

DNR Franklin County (DNRFRA)
2045 Morse Road
ODNR Main
Columbus, 43229

DNR Tuscarawas (DNRTUS)
1888 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, 44663

DNR Guernsey (DNRGUE)
2050 East Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge, 43725

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! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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 Engineer 4 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management.

• Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229
OR
• Headquartered in Cambridge, Ohio assigned to Guernsey County. The address is 9900 Brick Church Rd., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
OR
• Headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio, assigned to Tuscarawas County. The address is 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

The final headquarter location will be determined with the successful applicant.

To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management, please visit Division of Mineral Resources Management | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What you will do . . .

• Act as lead engineer and/or supervise assigned engineer on Abandoned Mine Land (AML) project design
• Take lead role in selection of consultants to provide professional design services
• Develop scope of work and assist in negotiating consultant contracts
• Oversee consultant work in accordance with contracts
• Review reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates developed by consultants and assist with contractor bidding process on in-house and consultant developed projects (e.g., review of contractors’ bids and recommendation of award)
• Manage AML Emergency Engineering Program including investigation, design, & construction oversight
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to various Division programs and lower lever engineers, administrative personnel, consultants, contractors, landowners, and public officials and other interested parties
• Starting hourly pay of $44.38/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $63.41/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 Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services.
  

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 Engineer 4 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management.

• Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229
OR
• Headquartered in Cambridge, Ohio assigned to Guernsey County. The address is 9900 Brick Church Rd., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
OR
• Headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio, assigned to Tuscarawas County. The address is 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

The final headquarter location will be determined with the successful applicant.

To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management, please visit Division of Mineral Resources Management | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What you will do . . .

• Act as lead engineer and/or supervise assigned engineer on Abandoned Mine Land (AML) project design
• Take lead role in selection of consultants to provide professional design services
• Develop scope of work and assist in negotiating consultant contracts
• Oversee consultant work in accordance with contracts
• Review reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates developed by consultants and assist with contractor bidding process on in-house and consultant developed projects (e.g., review of contractors’ bids and recommendation of award)
• Manage AML Emergency Engineering Program including investigation, design, & construction oversight
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to various Division programs and lower lever engineers, administrative personnel, consultants, contractors, landowners, and public officials and other interested parties
• Starting hourly pay of $44.38/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $63.41/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 Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services.
  

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.

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.

Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board AND 2 yrs. exp. as registered professional engineer of which 12 mos. was as Natural Resources Engineer 3, 85743 or 12 mos. equivalent related engineering experience.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills

Technical Skills: Code Enforcement, Project Management, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Goal Setting

Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Lice