Natural Resources Administrator ; Intermittent

Overview

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.

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. To learn more about the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves please visit Division of Natural Areas & Preserves | Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 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.
• As a foundation for conservation planning, interpret and disseminate Big Darby Creek modeling data focused on preventing water quality impacts;
• In conjunction with planning consultants, coordinate conservation planning, including developing relationships with local jurisdictions, creating educational materials, engaging stakeholders, developing 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.

The Natural Resources Administrator 1 position is a limited term (temporary), unclassified, full-time position. This position is eligible for medical benefits. The duration of employment is a maximum of 36 months, pending grant funding, starting upon hire.

Required qualifications:

• 48 months of training or 48 months of experience in natural resources specialty (conservation planning); valid driver’s license.
• Or undergraduate major core program & 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in natural resources specialty (conservation planning); valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of graduate major core program & 12 months of experience in natural resources specialty (conservation planning); valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Natural Resources
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Data Modeling, Research, Educational Support
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Flexibility, Interpreting Data
• Organization: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke — alana.rankeo.gov or

Feb 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

DNR Franklin County

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$32.35/hr

Full-time

8:00am-5:00pm/variable

Unclassified

Exempt from Union

Natural Resources

Data Modeling, Research, Educational support

Collaboration, Flexibility, Interpreting Data

Who we are:

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 are monthly updates with our Director.