Natural Resources Administrator ; Intermittent

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Alana Ranke, alana.rankeo.gov,

Feb 5, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road
ODNR Main Columbus 43229

United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

Compensation: $32.35/hr

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm variable

Union:
Exempt from Union

Natural Resources

Technical

Skills:

Data Modeling, Research, Educational Support

Professional

Skills:

Collaboration, Flexibility, Interpreting Data

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, free onsite 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 is our monthly director update.

This is a temporary grant funded position. Unless funding is extended, the maximum duration of employment for this position is 36 months.

This is the continuation of a previous posting. If you previously applied, you are still under consideration and do not need to apply again.

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 within the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
, headquartered at ODNR Central Office
, assigned to Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Road, H-3, Columbus, OH 43229. Employment will end at the completion of the grant.

• Coordinate a new watershed-wide conservation planning project made possible through a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for the Big Darby Creek State and National Scenic River, one of the highest quality rivers in the state.
• Interpret and disseminate Big Darby Creek modeling data focused on preventing water quality impacts.
• Coordinate conservation planning with planning consultants, develop relationships with local jurisdictions, create educational materials, engage stakeholders, and develop goals and objectives and technical watershed management tools.
• Seek opportunities for stream and riparian conservation and restoration projects, including land owner outreach, property assessment, and grant applications.
• Assist in managing grants, stream data collection, outreach events, and riparian land management.
• This position may require some weekend and evening availability.

Starting hourly pay of $32.35/hr there may also be cost of living increases over the duration of your employment.

• 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)

* 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.

• 48 months training or 48 months experience in natural resources specialty (conservation planning); valid driver’s license.
• Undergraduate major core program with 24 months training or 24 months experience in natural…