Natural Resources Engineer 4 - 20074306

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resources Engineer 4 to lead AML project design within the Division of Mineral Resources Management. The final HQ location will be determined for the successful applicant, with opportunities to work in Columbus, Cambridge, or New Philadelphia.

You will supervise engineers, select consultants, develop scopes, and oversee contract work while guiding other program staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PE licensure issued by the State Licensing Board.
• Minimum 2 years as a registered professional engineer.
• 12 months as Natural Resources Engineer 3 or equivalent related engineering experience.

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.

Skills

Code Enforcement

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

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.

Headquarters Locations

• 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 visit 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

Agency Contact

Theresa Ellis, [e-mail], 614-265-6332

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County-New Philadelphia, United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM, (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

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 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.