Program Administrator 2-(Grant Program Administrator)-20100307

Job Description

Job Description - Program Administrator 2-(Grant Program Administrator)- (260005XA)

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Alana Ranke alana.rankeo.gov or

Aug 21, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $33.32/hr

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00-4:30M-F/variable

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Program Management

Technical

Skills:

Business, Customer Service, Forestry, Administrative support/services, Facilitating

Professional

Skills:

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Organizing and Planning

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! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Program Administrator 2 within the Division of Forestry
, headquartered at Fountain Square
, assigned to Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse rd., Building H-1, Columbus, OH . To learn more about the Division of Forestry please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

• Provide direction & perform administrative duties for the Division of Forestry's Grant program;
• Administer grant program & associated duties;
• Serve as aliaison & provide technical advice to aid in program decision making.
• Administer procurement & associated duties.
• Starting hourly pay of $33.32/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $47.47/hr.

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
• 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)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• -Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Program Management

Technical

Skills:

Forestry, Facilitating, Administrative support/services, Business, Customer Service

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