Natural Resources Administrator 1

This is a temporary grant funded position.

Unless funding is extended, the maximum duration of employment for this position is 36 months.

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 within the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, headquartered at ODNR Central Office, assigned to Franklin county.

The address is 2045 Morse Road, H-3, Columbus OH 43229.

To learn more about the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves please visit Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Employment will end at the completion of the grant.

What you will do * Coordinate a new watershed-wide conservation planning project made possible through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for the Big Darby Creek State and National Scenic River, one of the highest quality rivers in the state.

* As a foundation for conservation planning, interpret and disseminate Big Darby Creek modeling data focused on preventing water quality impacts; * In conjunction with planning consultants, coordinate conservation planning, including developing relationships with local jurisdictions, creating educational materials, engaging stakeholders, developing goals and objectives and technical watershed management tools; * Seek opportunities for stream and riparian conservation and restoration projects, including land owner outreach, property assessment and grant applications.

* Assist in managing grants, stream data collection, outreach events and riparian land management.

* This position may require some weekend and evening availability.

* Starting hourly pay of $32.35/hr.

There may also be cost of living increases over the duration of your employment.

The Natural Resources Administrator 1 position is a limited term (temporary), unclassified, full-time position.

This position is eligible for medical benefits.

The duration of employment is a maximum of 36 months, pending grant funding, starting upon hire.

48 mos.

trg.

or 48 mos.

exp.

in natural resources specialty 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 (conservation planning); valid driver's license.

* Or completion of graduate major core program & 12 mos.

exp.

in natural resources specialty 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: Data Modeling, Research, Educational Support Professional Skills: Collaboration, Flexibility, and Interpreting Data Technical Skills