Wildlife Biology Program Administrator - 20058802

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Wildlife Biology Program Administrator within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin County. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit Division of Wildlife | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Requirements

• Completion of graduate core program in wildlife management, wildlife biology or zoology or other related field of study AND 12 mos. exp. in supervising wildlife research or management activities.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Technical Skills - Wildlife , Management, Budgeting
• Professional Skills - Leading Others, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, & monitor statewide public lands management programs on over 300 wildlife areas.
• Work with a team to write ten-year public lands tactical plan, annual operational plans, and performance reports for public land recreational and habitat management.
• Develop subsidy agreements with partners, solicit districts for projects, develop scopes of work, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate statewide procurement contracts, coordinate with district subject matter experts to develop scopes of work, attend meetings with vendors.
• Manage geographic information systems regarding public lands management.
• Participate in interviews for public lands positions and develop performance evaluation criteria for public lands positions.

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: Manager