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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission "To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio's people.
ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.
We are accepting applications for an Assistant Regional Scenic River Manager for the Northwest District w ithin the Division Natural Areas and Preserves, headquartered in Hancock county. The address is 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840. To learn more about Ohio's Scenic Rivers please visit Scenic Rivers .
What you will do...
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
We are ready for you!
We're glad you're interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!
Official Position Description
Assists Natural Resources Administrator in development of scenic river program goals & objectives; drafts & develops program management plans & scenic river corridor management plans, goals & objectives; prepares facility development recommendations for scenic river lands; plans & conducts river protection projects & stream quality monitoring; performs environmental impact reviews; completes project reviews to facilitate approval in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1547.82; serves as local liaison with H2Ohio Project staff to facilitate the implementation of wetland, river and stream restoration projects in the Northwest Ohio scenic rivers region; monitors regional expenditures; develops draft regional budget; supervises scenic river staff; develops & conducts training (i.e., scenic river regulations & environmental impacts); provides recommendations, upon request, to riverfront property owners regarding stream bank stabilization, erosion control & riverfront property management & conservation techniques; maintains advisory councils in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 1547.84 (e.g., membership/appointments, regular meetings, information to council regarding scenic river interests and projects).
Responds to verbal &/or written requests for information; serves as local regional contact for river issues with outside agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, County Engineers, Township Trustees, Road Departments, Sewer District & Public Utilities) regarding regulatory requirements; travels to & conducts onsite visits throughout Northwest Ohio & makes written recommendations to protect environmental quality (i.e., performs field surveys & site investigations, conducts sampling for macroinvertebrates at all reference sites); inputs statewide ecological monitoring data & assessment/survey forms into scenic river database; evaluates stream quality data to determine significant communities & species data; drafts reports regarding findings of stream quality monitoring research data; monitor conservation easements (e.g., keep contact with land owner, conduct annual inspections, ensure compliance with conservation easement); coordinates stream quality monitoring educational workshops on regional scenic rivers; coordinates special events; prepares & presents power point presentations regarding scenic rivers research data; conducts educational programming (e.g., biodiversity education and promote paddle sports on state wild, scenic & recreational rivers); represents scenic river program at regional, district &/or state-wide meetings; attends meetings of advisory councils, staff, local officials & landowners.
Compiles weekly, quarterly, monthly & annual divisional reports; marks boundaries of scenic river lands and conservation easements; manage scenic river lands (e.g., pick up trash, cut fallen trees from trails, keep trails clear, maintain signage, maintain parking areas, control invasive species, monitor possible encroachments).
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in natural resources, biology, zoology, agronomy, horticulture or related field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Scenic River Coordinator, 22862.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission "To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio's people.
ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.
We are accepting applications for an Assistant Regional Scenic River Manager for the Northwest District w ithin the Division Natural Areas and Preserves, headquartered in Hancock county. The address is 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840. To learn more about Ohio's Scenic Rivers please visit Scenic Rivers .
What you will do...
- Oversee the operations of the Northwest Scenic Rivers Region including drafting and developing program management plans and scenic river corridor management plans, goals & objectives
- Plan & conduct river protection projects & stream quality monitoring and perform environmental impact reviews
- Represent ODNR & the scenic river program at regional, district &/or statewide meetings while also building relationships with landowners, advisory councils & local officials
- Enjoy the extensive benefits offered by 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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after complete eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
We are ready for you!
We're glad you're interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!
Official Position Description
Assists Natural Resources Administrator in development of scenic river program goals & objectives; drafts & develops program management plans & scenic river corridor management plans, goals & objectives; prepares facility development recommendations for scenic river lands; plans & conducts river protection projects & stream quality monitoring; performs environmental impact reviews; completes project reviews to facilitate approval in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1547.82; serves as local liaison with H2Ohio Project staff to facilitate the implementation of wetland, river and stream restoration projects in the Northwest Ohio scenic rivers region; monitors regional expenditures; develops draft regional budget; supervises scenic river staff; develops & conducts training (i.e., scenic river regulations & environmental impacts); provides recommendations, upon request, to riverfront property owners regarding stream bank stabilization, erosion control & riverfront property management & conservation techniques; maintains advisory councils in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 1547.84 (e.g., membership/appointments, regular meetings, information to council regarding scenic river interests and projects).
Responds to verbal &/or written requests for information; serves as local regional contact for river issues with outside agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, County Engineers, Township Trustees, Road Departments, Sewer District & Public Utilities) regarding regulatory requirements; travels to & conducts onsite visits throughout Northwest Ohio & makes written recommendations to protect environmental quality (i.e., performs field surveys & site investigations, conducts sampling for macroinvertebrates at all reference sites); inputs statewide ecological monitoring data & assessment/survey forms into scenic river database; evaluates stream quality data to determine significant communities & species data; drafts reports regarding findings of stream quality monitoring research data; monitor conservation easements (e.g., keep contact with land owner, conduct annual inspections, ensure compliance with conservation easement); coordinates stream quality monitoring educational workshops on regional scenic rivers; coordinates special events; prepares & presents power point presentations regarding scenic rivers research data; conducts educational programming (e.g., biodiversity education and promote paddle sports on state wild, scenic & recreational rivers); represents scenic river program at regional, district &/or state-wide meetings; attends meetings of advisory councils, staff, local officials & landowners.
Compiles weekly, quarterly, monthly & annual divisional reports; marks boundaries of scenic river lands and conservation easements; manage scenic river lands (e.g., pick up trash, cut fallen trees from trails, keep trails clear, maintain signage, maintain parking areas, control invasive species, monitor possible encroachments).
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in natural resources, biology, zoology, agronomy, horticulture or related field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Scenic River Coordinator, 22862.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
