Boating Safety Lead — Natural Resources Admin 3

Natural Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resources Administrator 3 (Boating Law Administrator) in Columbus, OH. This full-time role leads the Boating Law Administration, manages Coast Guard grants, and develops statewide boating safety programs across districts.

The position requires experience in natural resources and strong public relations skills, with travel as part of unusual working conditions.

Qualifications

• 60 mos. trg. or 60 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., boating law administration) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
• Undergraduate major core program & 36 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., boating law administration) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
• Completion of graduate major core program & 24 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., boating law administration) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
• 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Administrator 2, 22912, in assigned area (i.e., boating law administration); valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Leads Ohio’s Boating Law Administration and manages U.S. Coast Guard grant requirements, reporting, research, and technical support.
• Develops and oversees statewide boating safety programs, policies, education, enforcement priorities, and district coordination.
• Manages the Waterways Safety Council, including meetings, communications, records, and website updates.
• Oversees Marine Patrol, Boating Education, and Equipment Loan grant programs, including applications, funding, training, and reporting.
• Handles public relations, media coordination, stakeholder engagement, interagency meetings, and guidance on boating safety operations.
• Starting hourly pay $40.40/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $57.67/hr.
• UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.

Skills

Natural Resources

Public Speaking

Presenting

Grants Administration

Parks & Recreation

Job description

Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resources Administrator 3 (Boating Law Administrator) in Columbus, OH. This full-time role leads the Boating Law Administration, manages Coast Guard grants, and develops statewide boating safety programs across districts.

The position requires experience in natural resources and strong public relations skills, with travel as part of unusual working conditions.