Chief operating officer - watercraft

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Chief Operating Officer within the Division of Parks & Watercraft , headquartered in Franklin County at ODNR Central Office . The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft, please visit Division of Parks & Watercraft l Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Chief Operating Officer, Division Of Parks & Watercraft Responsibilities

• On behalf of the agency, holds & serves in a fiduciary or administrative relationship for the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ORC 124.11(A)) & acts as Chief Operating Officer for the Division of Parks & Watercraft.
• Oversees field operations involving state parks including planning, budgeting, and manpower while serving as a principal advisor to the chief.
• Implements operational strategies to align with the mission of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Division of Parks & Watercraft by managing resources, leading initiatives, and developing financial plans.
• Oversees Parks and Watercraft central office operations including Fiscal, Information & Education, and Capital Programs & Real Estate.
  
  

Pay Range: $134,000 - $144,000

Education&/or experience in Natural Resources Management, Parks & Recreation Management, Business or Public Administration &/or other natural resources related work as determined by the appointing authority.

Job Skills: Executive Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Organizing & Planning, Time Management, Collaboration, Attention to Detail

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected] or 614-265-6431

Unposting Date

Oct 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$134,000-$144,000

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8 am-5 pm Subject to change

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Executive Leadership

Technical Skills

Executive Leadership

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Thinking, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

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.