Natural Resources Dispatcher

Overview

Job Description - Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - various (260000NK)

Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - various ( 260000NK )

Organization:
Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Theresa Ellis, theresa.elliso.gov or

Unposting Date:
Feb 17, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location:

OH Dept of Natural Resources Complex, 2045 Morse Rd Building D, Columbus, OH 43224

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $25.77/hr

Schedule:

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Dispatch

Technical

Skills:

Communications, Dispatch, Operational Support

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Priority Setting

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water, with divisions and support services including office staff, law enforcement, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, and communicators.

We are seeking energetic, passionate people for the position of Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 , , , ) within the Division of Law Enforcement, headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Law Enforcement, please visit the DNR Division of Law Enforcement website.

• Receive training on and operate statewide CAD console with MARCS radio system and data network to facilitate law enforcement and administrative communication
• Serve as contact in emergency situations (monitor LEADS, contact personnel, transmit emergency determinations, receive and transmit messages)
• Operate radio and related equipment (teletype, multi-line telephone, LEADS) to make inquiries, send/receive electronic messages, and document law enforcement activities
• Receive, route, and assist the public and other agencies with information requests, or make after-hours contacts
• Dispatch ODNR personnel
• Compensation details: starting Pay Range 29, step 1 ($24.16/hour); after six months, Pay Range 29 step 2 ($24.86/hour); after 365-day probation, reassignment to Natural Resources Dispatcher 2 with Pay Range 30 step 1 ($25.77/hour) and potential increases up to $33.52/hour
• May have cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements after five years of service

Unusual

Working Conditions:

May work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

For full-time and part-time employees, benefits include medical coverage, dental/vision, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, leave options, development opportunities, and retirement systems. Benefits eligibility depends on various factors. See the OCSEA/State information for specifics.

Formal education in arithmetic and English, plus 6 months of training or experience in 2-way radio and teletype communications, computer terminal use, and 1 course or 3 months of typing/word processing and public relations/customer service. Or equivalent minimum qualifications. Applicant must pass a Departmental criminal background investigation including fingerprint and polygraph.

Job

Skills:

Technical – Communications, Dispatch, Operational Support;
Professional – Attention to Detail, Priority Setting.

Application requirements: ensure you clearly indicate how you meet minimum qualifications. Transcripts are required for all coursework claimed on the application. Attach unofficial transcripts in the Additional Attachments section. If you have issues, email hro.gov. See resume is not a substitute for answering supplemental questions. Provide evidence in work/education sections of the application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, contact Mohammad Yakubu at  or mohammad.yakubuo.gov.

Effective July 1, 2015, online applications are required for positions at all state agencies except DODD. Final candidate will undergo a criminal background check; convictions do not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Status of posted positions: view status by logging into OHMS and selecting My Profile. Bargaining unit applicants will be considered per the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Selection devices or assessments may be used to determine minimum qualifications. Do not upload password-protected attachments.

ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is committed to accessibility and reasonable accommodation under the ADA and related laws. Drug-Free Workplace:
The State prohibits use of marijuana and may impose additional restrictions per policy.