Natural Resources Engineer 3

State of Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. 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. This position supports conservation engineering projects helping protect soil and water resources. It involves conducting field inspections, reviewing construction plans, assessing project impacts, and collaborating directly with private landowners and producers. The role partners with NRCS and FSA to deliver conservation practices that improve environmental outcomes. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, documentation, and correspondence, and responding to landowner inquiries. Additionally, the position delivers hands-on training through Ohio’s Technician Development Program and assists staff and partner organizations with conservation practice design, construction oversight, pollution abatement procedures, and water pollution problem analysis. The role also coordinates pollution abatement projects with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts and investigates and helps resolve rule-based agricultural pollution complaints.

Requirements

• 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.
• Renewal of certificate of registration as professional engineer as prescribed by law.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed