Who we are:
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission "To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio's people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for a Natural Resources Engineer 3 position within the Division of Water, located at 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229 in Franklin County. To learn more about the Division of Water please visit ODNR Division of Water.

What you will do...
The dam safety work unit has a high volume of work responding to dam safety emergencies, inspecting about 300 dams a year, reviewing repair plans, permits, and construction observation and overseeing multiple grant programs. Backfilling this position is important to preserve efficiency in meeting statutory mandates and protecting public health and safety.

Primary duties are:

• Acts as project manager for assigned projects, including oversight of projects assigned to lower-level engineers
• Acts as lead inspector and prepares written inspection reports for assigned projects
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to lower-level staff, consultants, dam owners, and public officials
• Investigates hazard potential for dams and makes recommendations regarding hazard classification to program managers
• Attends and participates in meetings, seminars, conferences, and other training opportunities to improve technical knowledge
• Starting hourly pay of $35.74/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $51.03/hr.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to work hours outside of normal business hours in the office &/or in the field in the event of a dam safety or flooding emergency.


What's in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

We are ready for you!

We're glad you're interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Qualifications
Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board AND 12 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 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.

Training & Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment: Renewal of Certificate of Registration as Professional Engineer as prescribed by law.

Job Skills

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering
Professional Skills: Analyzation