Ecological Analyst

Job Title

Ecological Analyst 1

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith,  or hro.gov

Mar 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary:
United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County-Belmont

Other:
United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County-St. Clairsville, United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County-Bellaire, United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County-Bridgeport, United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County-Martins Ferry

$22.96/hr

Full-time

Work Hours:

8-5 subject to change

Union: OCSEA

• Primary Job Skill:
  Natural Resources
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Forestry
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Decision Making

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.

We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Ecological Analyst 1 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Belmont County. The address is 36340 W Captina Highway, Barnesville, Ohio 43713. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov).

• Conducts surveys of invasive plants on private forest lands;
• Recommends and monitors treatments for invasive plant control;
• Promotes farm bill programs for private forest lands;
• Represents division of forestry at public events;
• Utilizes GIS mobile and desktop software to input forest management data;
• Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.92/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 OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

In the Division of Forestry, must pass S131-190 within the first year of employment. Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide), within probationary period must successfully pass Pesticide Licensing Category 4A (Forestry).
May be exposed to inclement or adverse weather conditions; fire, intense heat mud, water, poisonous plants & smoke (e.g., from control burn areas); may be exposed to harmful chemicals and/or toxic gases; work may involve travel.

• 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.

• Completion of undergraduate core program in biological science (e.g., botany, zoology, ecology, forestry) or natural resources; valid driver's license.
• Or 24 months experience in ecological position; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Natural Resources, Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Forestry, Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Customer Focus.

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…