Wildlife Program Manager (Aquatic Stewardship Program Administrator) - 20058724

Who We Are 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, free onsite 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. What We Need We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the Aquatic Stewardship Program Administrator (Wildlife Program Manager) position within the Division of Wildlife , headquartered at Central Office Fountain Square in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit Division of Wildlife | Ohio Department of Natural Resources . What You'll Do Manages and coordinates statewide aquatic diversity program in the agency's fish management section. Manages and coordinates statewide aquatic invasive species program in the agency's fish management section. In collaboration with the Wildlife Management section, manages the animal component of the Ohio Natural Heritage Database. Works collaboratively with the Inland, Lake Erie, and Hatchery Organizational units within the Fish Management section, along with federal agency and university partners, to implement the Aquatic Stewardship program. Communicates responds to requests related to the aquatic stewardship program to the public, other agencies, and Division of Wildlife staff. Starting hourly pay of $36.75/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $52.27/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 the Exempt pay range schedule longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 Additional Information **Please review your application thoroughly prior to submitting. Ensure work history and education are populating in the work experience section of your application. Applications must clearly demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met. ** Application Requirements: Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 1) . Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov. Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 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