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 (Pollution Abatement) within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Athens County. The address is 360 E. STATE ST., ATHENS, OH 45701-1852.
What you will do…
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Administrates Ohio’s Forestry Pollution Abatement Program.
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Assists Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), including investigating complaints associated with violations of forestry pollution abatement rules and coordinating enforcement actions for violations.
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Delivers trainings and presentations for technical audiences and private landowners on forestry pollution abatement and timber harvesting best practices.
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Represents the Division of Forestry regarding the forestry pollution abatement program and forest products marketing.
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Performs wildfire support as directed within training & physical capabilities.
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Starting hourly pay $33.32/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $47.47/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 E1 Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: In Division of Forestry only, must successfully complete basic fire-fighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190) and successfully complete Introduction to Incident Command System (l100) within first year of employment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) 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 (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position; valid driver’s license.
- Or completion of graduate major core program & 12 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) 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: Forestry
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Presenting
Supplemental Information
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: [email protected]. “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 614-265-6992 or [email protected].
Effective July 1, 2015, applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
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 careers.ohio.gov and selecting "My Profile".
NOTES:
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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ADA Statement
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
