Natural Resources Administrator 3 (Boating Law Administrator) - 20063072

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ohio Department of Natural Resources in Columbus seeks a Natural Resources Administrator 3 (Boating Law Administrator) to lead boating law administration and grant management across statewide programs.

The role oversees Marine Patrol and Education initiatives, coordinates with districts, and develops enforcement priorities while engaging with stakeholders and interagency teams. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in boating law administration or natural resources policy.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel for required duties.
• Undergraduate or graduate study in related field may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsabilités

• Leads Ohio’s Boating Law Administration and manages grant requirements, reporting, research, and technical support.
• Develops and oversees statewide boating safety programs, policies, education, and enforcement priorities.
• 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.

Connaissances

Natural Resources

Grants Administration

Parks & Recreation

Presenting

Public Speaking

Outils

Grants Administration

Description du poste

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 3 (Boating Law Administrator) within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft, please visit Ohio State Parks & Watercraft | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Or 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.
• Or 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.
• Or 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.

Job Skills

Natural Resources

Technical Skills

Parks & Recreation, Grants Administration

Professional Skills

Presenting, Public Speaking

Agency Contact Name and Information

Robin D'Errico, [e-mail], 614-265-6984

Unposting Date

Oct 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8AM - 4:30PM, M-F/variable

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Grants Administration, Parks and Recreation

Agency Overview

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.