What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Administrator 1 (Pollution Abatement) - 20057800 position at Ohio Department of Natural Resources?
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 (Pollution Abatement) within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Athens County. The address is 360 E. STATE ST., ATHENS, OH 45701-1852. To learn more about the Division of Forestry's Pollution Abatement Program, please visit Ohio's Forestry Pollution Abatement Program | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
What You Will Do…
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.
48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
Technical Skills: Forestry
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Presenting
Agency Contact Name and Information
Robin D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6984
Unposting Date
Jul 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
DNR Athens
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8AM - 4:30PM/hours will vary
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Agency Overview
W ho 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.
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 (Pollution Abatement) within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Athens County. The address is 360 E. STATE ST., ATHENS, OH 45701-1852. To learn more about the Division of Forestry's Pollution Abatement Program, please visit Ohio's Forestry Pollution Abatement Program | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
What You Will Do…
- Administrates Ohio’s Forestry Pollution Abatement Program.
- Assists Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), including investigating complaints associated with violations of forestry pollution abatement rules and coordinating enforcement actions for violations.
- Delivers trainings and presentations for technical audiences and private landowners on forestry pollution abatement and timber harvesting best practices.
- Represents the Division of Forestry regarding the forestry pollution abatement program and forest products marketing.
- Performs wildfire support as directed within training & physical capabilities.
- Starting hourly pay $33.32/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $47.47/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 E1 Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.
48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
- Or undergraduate major core program & 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position; valid driver’s license.
- Or completion of graduate major core program & 12 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Pollution Abatement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Technical Skills: Forestry
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Presenting
Agency Contact Name and Information
Robin D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6984
Unposting Date
Jul 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
DNR Athens
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Athens County-Athens
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8AM - 4:30PM/hours will vary
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Agency Overview
W ho 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.
Salary : $33 - $47