H2Ohio - Nutrient Management Specialist

What You'll Do
You don't have to know a lot about agriculture, you'll learn that on the job
You just have to have a willingness to learn and a desire to devote your skills to a greater purpose. This position is responsible for:

• For the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Division of Soil & Water Conservation (DSWC), coordinates & directs Nutrient Management activities for the H2Ohio Program
• Provides leadership, training, guidance, and workload oversight for Nutrient Management and the H2Ohio program; provides training on soil fertility and nutrient management concepts, crop production practices, conservation and nutrient best management practices
• Provides oversight and assessment of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) staff training and needs
• Provides feedback to SWCD boards of supervisors regarding SWCD Staff work and progress
• Implements, coordinates & provides expertise on nutrient management & agronomy issues to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff & NRCS program applicants/participants working throughout Ohio)
• Coordinates activities with local SWCDs staff
• Prepares & maintains technical records & reports related to agronomy activities in the Division of Soil & Water Conservation management systems
• Initiates &/or responds to inquiries concerning regulations & requests for information
• Disseminates information, provides technical assistance & works cooperatively with SWCDs on implementing H2Ohio and nutrient management (e.g., assists with the development, review & tracking of nutrient management plans)
• Stays current on water quality research and the impact of Best Management Practices on water quality
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties (e.g., analyzes reports & studies & recommends course of action
• Prepares reports & correspondence
• Coordinates workshops &/or meetings; prepares education materials, scripts, booklets & pamphlets
• Oversees preparation of displays & exhibits; purchases major equipment, materials & supplies for field operations)
• Assists with training of agency & organization staff working on rules, policies, procedures & analysis (e.g., Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning)
• Acts as liaison with local, state, & national organizations
• Attends meetings, training sessions & seminars & reads materials to keep abreast of nutrient management issues
• Assists in conducting special studies or program/projects
• Handles & resolves community complaints & problems & serves as expert witness
• Assists SWCDs in the investigation & resolution of complaints associated with violations of agricultural pollution abatement rules
• Provides leadership, oversight and direction to staff in SWCDs with conflict resolution and problem solving

We Support Diversity And Inclusion
ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are: respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What's In It For You
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

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available the following month after your hire date.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Maternity Benefits

• 12 weeks paid childbirth leave at 70% with option to supplement to 100%
• Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

• Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

• Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

• Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest.
• Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.
• Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

• Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

• Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

• Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

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.
Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate major core program in applicable area of study
• 2 years training or experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position
• Valid driver's license.

We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Organization
Agriculture

Agency Contact Name and Information

Unposting Date
Nov 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County

Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Clark County

Compensation
$ $46.09

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours
40 Hours

Classified Indicator
Classified

Union
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill
Agriculture

Technical Skills
Communications, Environmental Services, Soil & Water Conservation, Advocacy

Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Time Management

Agency Overview
Competitive salary:
$67,288-$95,867 Annually

Who We Are
ODA helps Ohioans in many ways including: supporting agriculture, protecting consumers, safeguarding plants and animals, and conserving natural resources. As a cabinet-level agency, we answer to the Governor, and we get a lot of stuff done Ohio's food and agriculture industry is huge, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. This success starts on the farm, but these aren't your great grandpa's farms They may have started way back when, but many of Ohio's more than 70,000 farms are modern, state-of-the-art operations that use technology to maximize production to feed our growing population.

ODA is located in Reynoldsburg on a beautiful, 158-acre campus. Parking is free and so are the amazing connections you will make with professionals who are known as the best in their field.

What We Do
At ODA, we do a lot that helps a lot of people. That's a pretty big deal We make sure the meat and food you eat and the milk you drink is safe. We protect farmland and conserve our soil and water resources. We keep Ohio's plants, crops, and livestock free of pests and disease. We house the state's top food safety lab and serve as a hub for a statewide lab safety system. We make sure you get what you pay for through ensuring accurate weights and measures standards. We oversee Ohio's fairs and make sure the amusement rides you love are safe. As a member of ODA's family, you'll be working with a team of the highest caliber, doing work that makes a difference to all Ohioans.

The Division of Soil and Water Conservation (DSWC) provides leadership and services that enable Ohioans to conserve, protect, and enhance soil, water, and land resources. The DSWC was established beginning January 2016 through a transfer of programs from the Department of Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. The H2Ohio program, led by ODA, provides funding to producers to help offset the financial risk associated with implementing H2Ohio's proven agricultural best management practices (BMPs) that work to improve Ohio's water quality. As of 2024, the program is no longer available only to farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Now, producers anywhere in the state will be eligible to participate.

Salary : $67,288 - $95,867