Natural Resources Engineer 3

Ohio Department of Agriculture; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 84,032 - 119,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ohio Department of Agriculture in Chillicothe, Ohio seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to lead conservation engineering projects, inspect field work, review plans, and collaborate with landowners and NRCS. The role supports the delivery of conservation practices that improve soil and water resources.

The position emphasizes technical reporting, stakeholder communication, and training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program to grow the next generation of conservation professionals.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as a professional engineer (PE) issued by State Licensing Board.
• 12 months of experience as Natural Resources Engineer 2, or 12 months equivalent related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

• 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Organization

Agriculture

Agency Contact Name and Information

Paul Hengstenberg - [e-mail]

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation

$84,032 - $119,954

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

$84,032 - $119,954 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.