What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Biology Program Administrator - 20058802 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 Wildlife Biology Program Administrator within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin County. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit Division of Wildlife | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
What You Will Do
Technical Skills - Wildlife, Management, Budgeting
Professional Skills - Leading Others, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Agency Contact Name and Information
Theresa Ellis, theresa.ellis@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6332
Unposting Date
Jun 2, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
DNR Franklin County
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8am-5pm, subject to change
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Technical Skills
Budgeting, Management, Wildlife
Professional Skills
Decision Making, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking
Agency Overview
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.
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Wildlife Biology Program Administrator within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin County. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit Division of Wildlife | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
What You Will Do
- Manage, coordinate, & monitor statewide public lands management programs on over 300 wildlife areas.
- Work with a team to write ten-year public lands tactical plan, annual operational plans, and performance reports for public land recreational and habitat management.
- Develop subsidy agreements with partners, solicit districts for projects, develop scopes of work, agreements, and purchase orders.
- Coordinate statewide procurement contracts, coordinate with district subject matter experts to develop scopes of work, attend meetings with vendors.
- Manage geographic information systems regarding public lands management.
- Participate in interviews for public lands positions and develop performance evaluation criteria for public lands positions.
- Starting hourly pay of $35.68/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $50.75/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 Pay Rate and Longevity Tables | Department of Administrative Services.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Technical Skills - Wildlife, Management, Budgeting
Professional Skills - Leading Others, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Agency Contact Name and Information
Theresa Ellis, theresa.ellis@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6332
Unposting Date
Jun 2, 2026, 8:59:00 PM
Work Location
DNR Franklin County
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8am-5pm, subject to change
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Technical Skills
Budgeting, Management, Wildlife
Professional Skills
Decision Making, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking
Agency Overview
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.
Salary : $36 - $51