Natural Resources Engineer 4 - 20074306

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Mineral Resources Management within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resources Engineer 4 to lead Abandoned Mine Land project design and supervise assigned engineers. The role is based in Columbus, OH with eventual placement at one of several Ohio headquarters locations.

The position requires a professional engineer license and 2 years of registered experience, including time as Natural Resources Engineer 3 or an equivalent role.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board.
• 2 years of experience as registered professional engineer, with 12 months as Natural Resources Engineer 3 or equivalent.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may be substituted for the experience but not for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead engineer and supervise assigned engineer on Abandoned Mine Land (AML) project design.
• Take lead role in selection of consultants to provide professional design services.
• Develop scope of work and assist in negotiating consultant contracts.
• Oversee consultant work in accordance with contracts.
• Review reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates developed by consultants and assist with contractor bidding process on in-house and consultant developed projects.
• Manage AML Emergency Engineering Program including investigation, design, & construction oversight.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to various Division programs and lower lever engineers, administrative personnel, consultants, contractors, landowners, and public officials and other interested parties.

Skills

Professional engineer licensure

Project management

Attention to detail

Civil engineering

Education

State Licensure as Professional Engineer

Job description

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 Engineer 4 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management.

• Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio , assigned to Franklin County . The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229
• Headquartered in Cambridge, Ohio assigned to Guernsey County . The address is 9900 Brick Church Rd., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
• Headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio , assigned to Tuscarawas County . The address is 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
• The final headquarter location will be determined with the successful applicant.

To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management, please visi t Division of Mineral Resources Management | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

What you will do . . .

• Act as lead engineer and/or supervise assigned engineer on Abandoned Mine Land (AML) project design
• Take lead role in selection of consultants to provide professional design services
• Develop scope of work and assist in negotiating consultant contracts
• Oversee consultant work in accordance with contracts
• Review reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates developed by consultants and assist with contractor bidding process on in-house and consultant developed projects (e.g., review of contractors' bids and recommendation of award)
• Manage AML Emergency Engineering Program including investigation, design, & construction oversight
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to various Division programs and lower lever engineers, administrative personnel, consultants, contractors, landowners, and public officials and other interested parties

Starting hourly pay of $44.38/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $63.41/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 .

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board AND 2 yrs. exp. as registered professional engineer of which 12 mos. was as Natural Resources Engineer 3, 85743 or 12 mos. equivalent related engineering experience.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills

Technical Skills: Code Enforcement, Project Management, Civil Engineering

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Goal Setting