Program Administrator 1 -20100208
Job Duties
Who we are:
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.
ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.
We are accepting applications for a Program Administrator 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Central Office in Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft please visit Ohio State Parks & Watercraft (ohiodnr.gov).
What you will do…
- Serve as an integral part of a new sustainability effort in Ohio’s state parks (i.e., oversee the plan, effort & certification program);
- Work with managers & division personnel to ensure an understanding & implementation of best practices related to sustainability;
- Track program progress (e.g., audit sites, gather feedback, report findings) & evaluate success of sustainability initiatives;
- Develop communication plan to promote sustainability efforts;
- Collaborate & maintain relationships with other entities with sustainability programs;
- Stay relevant & effective with division efforts;
- Serve as a division resource & assist in the mission to provide exceptional outdoor recreation and boating opportunities by balancing customer service, education, protection and conservation of Ohio's state parks and waterways.
What’s in it for you…
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
We are ready for you!
We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!
Official Position Description:
In the Division of Parks & Watercraft, acts for administrator & provides program direction for the division’s Sustainability Program: provides oversight of sustainability plan, effort & certification program; works with division staff to ensure an understanding of & implement best sustainability practices; develop communication plan & to promote sustainability efforts; tracks program progress (e.g., audit sites, gather feedback, report findings) & evaluate success of sustainability initiatives; serves as a liaison between administrator & ODNR divisions/offices & other government entities; independently answers complex inquiries &/or correspondence; transmits decisions & directives; determines new efforts & makes recommendations to administrator; establishes & maintains relationships with other entities with sustainability programs; travels throughout the state & represents administrator at meetings; formulates & implements program policy & assumes responsibility & authority in administrator’s absence.
Researches & analyzes programs, procedures & policies regarding the sustainability program; provides reports for program initiatives; stays relevant & effective in program area; serves as a division resource & provides technical advice to aid administrator in decision making.
Manages business functions of administrator’s office; prepares & administers the process for determining & tracking sustainability efforts; tracks progress of efforts & spending to ensure compliance with plan; prepares, administers & tracks budgets; coordinates specific auxiliary functions falling under authority of supervisor.
Performs public relations duties; researches & responds to inquiries & complaints about assigned program; furnishes information & explains program to internal & external stakeholders; represents division at meetings & conferences (e.g. department, division, federal, state & community agencies); writes position papers & reports.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area (natural resources, environmental studies/sciences); 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact.
-Or 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in business administration, management science or public administration.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
KNOWLEDGE: Business Administration, Management Science, or Public Administration; Public Relations; Agency Policies & Procedures (department, division); Government Structure & Process (federal, state, local); Natural Sciences (environmental sciences). SKILL: Word Processing (Microsoft Office Suite); Equipment Operations (Computer, general office equipment). ABILITY: Reasoning; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Numerical: calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; Verbal: develop complex reports & position papers; Clerical: gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Interpersonal: handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.
COMPETENCIES: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance w/ Standards; Analyzing Data or Information; Updating & Using Relevant Knowledge
(*)Developed after employment.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Ritu Bhatnagar, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or ritu.bhatnagar@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.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".
Background Check Information
Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.