Natural Resources Engineer 2 ,

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Engineering degree from recognized school or college which has been accredited by accreditation board for engineering & technology AND valid certificate as Engineer-In-Training issued by State Licensing Board AND 1 yr. engineering related experience.

Technical Skills: Natural Resources
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Building Trust

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
• 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 (&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.

Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks manages over 750000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water Thats 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! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

We are seeking energetic passionate people who want to play a key role for the positions of Natural Resources Engineer 2 within the Office of Coastal Management headquartered in Erie County. The address is 1031 Pierce St Ste F Sandusky Ohio 44870 . To learn more about the Office of Coastal Management please visit please visit Office of Coastal Management Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

What you will do:

• Review applications for permits and leases for Lake Erie access and erosion control projects including detailed construction/engineering plans and specifications.
• Perform site visits to assess site conditions and inspect coastal structures and coastal restorations.
• Provide guidance to Lake Erie coastal property owners and lake-front communities related to lake access erosion mitigation and best management practices.
• Perform education and outreach to community officials technical professionals and residents regarding coastal hazards nature-based shorelines and coastal management concepts.
• Starting hourly pay of $33.52/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service with an end salary of $49.18/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees Department of Administrative Services .

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6) . Should you have issues attaching please email to: See resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu EEO Regional/Program Administrator at or

Effective July 1 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System OHMS Home page at the following link and selecting My Profile.

NOTES:
Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.
Selection devices proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six-month period your previous score from the selection instrument (interview proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

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