Natural Resources Administrator 4 (Fisheries Management & Research

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 4 (Fisheries Management & Research Executive Administrator) within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Central Office in Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit .

What you will do...

Directs, coordinates & administers overall statewide Fish Management & Research Group activities & programs for the Division of Wildlife. Develops long-range plans and sets priorities within the region for achievement of the agency's goals, objectives, and strategic plan.

Prepares policies, procedures & programs; monitors & evaluates program & project accomplishments; monitors all phases of fisheries management & research programs.

Develops statewide programs, projects & procedures and recommends corresponding budgets to restore threatened & endangered species & provides program direction for Federal Aid, Sport Fish Restoration, State Wildlife Grants, Great Lakes Restoration Initiatives & other funding sources.

Evaluates work progress toward achievement of program objectives & reports to Chief on timely basis.

Starting hourly pay of $41.23/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $58.91/hr.

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.

Qualifications

66 mos. trg. or 66 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver's license.

-Or undergraduate major core program & 42 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver's license.

-Or completion of graduate major core program & 30 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver's license.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Administrator 3, 22913, in assigned area; 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, Wildlife, Program Management, Analyzation, Decision Making