What You’ll Do
- Support conservation engineering projects helping protect soil and water resources.
- Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate directly with private landowners and producers.
- Partner with NRCS and FSA to deliver conservation practices that improve environmental outcomes.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, correspondence, and respond to landowner inquiries with confidence and clarity.
- Deliver hands on training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program—helping grow the next generation of conservation professionals.
- Assist staff and partner organizations with conservation practice design, construction oversight, pollution abatement procedures, and water pollution problem analysis.
- Coordinate pollution abatement projects with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts; investigate and help resolve rule based agricultural pollution complaints.
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
Minimum Qualifications
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Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board.
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12 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 or 12 mos. equivalent related engineering experience.
Supplemental Information
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If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Renewal of certificate of registration as professional engineer as prescribed by law.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to inclement weather & unsafe conditions during inspection of projects to include walking long and short distances, climbing & navigating rough terrain, steep slopes & embankments & spillways & ladders while carrying needed equipment; in Ohio Department of Agriculture, frequent contact with animals, manure, dust, & odors.
Location:
This position is being staffed out of Ross County
Address - 475 Western Ave, Ste H Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact:
Paul Hengstenberg
[email protected]
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.
