Business Administrator

Job Description - Business Administrator  (260006KC)

Business Administrator  (260006KC)

Natural Resources

Eva Gaines, Eva.

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Sep 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$33.32

Full-time

Work Hours : 8am-5pm, subject to change

Union :
Exempt from Union

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills :
Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration

Professional Skills :
Analyzation, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

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 position of Business Administrator  within the Division of Mineral Resources Management (MRM), headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/

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What you will do..

• Assists with developing the division's annual operating and grant budgets

• Reviews expenditure and revenue data, along with related reports, to monitor program and fund cash flows.

• Reviews and approves permit bonds and escrow account tracking (e.g., balance monitoring and reconciliations)

• Resolves discrepancies and ensures fiscal responsibilities are met in accordance with agency policy.

• Reviews and approves accounts payable and receivable transactions and manages vendor billing correspondence

• Prepares grant-related financial reports, federal grant forms, and drawdown requests

• Assists with state and federal audits of the division's fiscal operations and reviews procurement documentation (e.g., purchase requisitions, bid documentation, and contract administration materials).

• May require travel.
  Starting hourly pay of $33.32/hr, with periodic step increases through Step 8 at $47.47/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…

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
• 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 )

* 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.

• 3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in accounting & auditing or business management.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in…