Natural Resources Administrator 4

Schedule: Full-time

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 an Natural Resources Administrator 4 within the Division of Mineral Resources. The address is 2045 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources please visit

What you will do:

Serve as the Ohio Abandoned Mine Land administrator & oversee the operation of the Public Health & Safety, Emergency, Acid Mine Drainage, AMLER, & Mine Forfeiture programs.

Coordinate with stakeholders such as federal awarding agencies, other state agencies, local governments, vendors, landowners, community groups & national associations on program implementation.

Communicate program needs, strategies, & challenges to Division Chief.

Ensure the program operates within federal & state guidelines & develop appropriate policies/procedures.

Provide leadership for the program staff & directly supervise the program managers.

Develop & oversee program & federal grant budgets.

The natural resources area of specialty for this position is abandoned mined lands. To learn more about our Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation Program, please visit:

Starting hourly pay of $39.27/hour with multiple pay increases over your first 8 years of service and an ending hourly pay of $56.10/hour.

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.

66 months of training or 66 months of experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license.

-OR undergraduate major core program AND 42 months of experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license.

-OR completion of graduate major core program AND 30 months of experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license.

-Or 6 months of experience as Natural Resources Administrator 3, 22913, in assigned area AND valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. NOTE: If assigned to work as Law Enforcement Officer, must also hold Ohio Peace Officers Training Council certificate. For positions assigned to perform law enforcement duties, applicants must successfully pass background check by appointing authority which includes polygraph, psychological & medical examination. Applicant must demonstrate physical fitness as outlined in department directive. Final applicant accepted for position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicant with positive test result will not be offered employment per Section 123:1-76-09 Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Natural Resources