APAP Natural Resources Administrator 1

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Hustead, OH

About The Position

As part of the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Soil & Water Conservation, you will play a vital role in protecting Ohio's land and water resources while working directly, with communities, farmers, and conservation partners. In this position you will: Lead efforts to address agricultural pollution by investigating complaints, conducting site visits, and coordinating enforcement actions that protect Ohio's waterways. Partner with Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to provide technical expertise on nutrient management, conservation practices, and best management strategies. Assist local staff with developing and reviewing nutrient management plans and conservation practices that promote long-term sustainability. Provide hands-on support to farmers and landowners, offering one-on-one guidance and group consultations to improve soil health, water quality, and conservations outcomes. Monitor post-assistance activities and conduct periodic field inspections to ensure compliance with agricultural pollution abatement rules. Prepare and maintain technical reports and enforcement correspondence that guide statement conservation efforts. Support training and outreach by developing and delivering educational programs for agencies, organizations, and the public on pollution abatement rules and water quality issues. Represent the division at conservation field days, community events, and professional meetings that promote sound nutrient management conservation practices. Coordinate the agricultural pollution abatement cost-share program, including application reviews, project monitoring, fund tracking, and annual reporting. Respond to inquiries via email and phone, ensuring stakeholders have the support they need to achieve conservation success.

Requirements

4 years training or 4 years experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description
undergraduate major core program & 2 years training or 2 years experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position
completion of graduate major core program & 1 year experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description
Equivalent education, training and experience will be considered.
Position requires the candidate to maintain a valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to address agricultural pollution by investigating complaints, conducting site visits, and coordinating enforcement actions that protect Ohio's waterways.
Partner with Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to provide technical expertise on nutrient management, conservation practices, and best management strategies.
Assist local staff with developing and reviewing nutrient management plans and conservation practices that promote long-term sustainability.
Provide hands-on support to farmers and landowners, offering one-on-one guidance and group consultations to improve soil health, water quality, and conservations outcomes.
Monitor post-assistance activities and conduct periodic field inspections to ensure compliance with agricultural pollution abatement rules.
Prepare and maintain technical reports and enforcement correspondence that guide statement conservation efforts.
Support training and outreach by developing and delivering educational programs for agencies, organizations, and the public on pollution abatement rules and water quality issues.
Represent the division at conservation field days, community events, and professional meetings that promote sound nutrient management conservation practices.
Coordinate the agricultural pollution abatement cost-share program, including application reviews, project monitoring, fund tracking, and annual reporting.
Respond to inquiries via email and phone, ensuring stakeholders have the support they need to achieve conservation success.