What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Engineer 3 position at Ohio Department of Agriculture?
What You’ll Do
Agriculture
Agency Contact Name and Information
Paul Hengstenberg - paul.hengstenberg@agri.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe
Compensation
$81,578 - $116,459
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Civil Engineering
Technical Skills
Agriculture, Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Presenting, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication
Agency Overview
Competitive Salary: $81,578 - $116,459 annually
Who We Are
Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio! The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation. ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch. You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.
What We Do
Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!
As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans.
- Support conservation engineering projects helping protect soil and water resources.
- Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate directly with private landowners and producers.
- Partner with NRCS and FSA to deliver conservation practices that improve environmental outcomes.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, correspondence, and respond to landowner inquiries with confidence and clarity.
- Deliver hands on training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program—helping grow the next generation of conservation professionals.
- Assist staff and partner organizations with conservation practice design, construction oversight, pollution abatement procedures, and water pollution problem analysis.
- Coordinate pollution abatement projects with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts; investigate and help resolve rule based agricultural pollution complaints.
- Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board.
- 12 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 or 12 mos. equivalent related engineering experience.
Agriculture
Agency Contact Name and Information
Paul Hengstenberg - paul.hengstenberg@agri.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe
Compensation
$81,578 - $116,459
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Civil Engineering
Technical Skills
Agriculture, Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Presenting, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication
Agency Overview
Competitive Salary: $81,578 - $116,459 annually
Who We Are
Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio! The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation. ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch. You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.
What We Do
Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!
As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans.
Salary : $81,578 - $116,459