Aviation Administrator; Natural Resources Administrator

What We Need

We are seeking multiple energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the Aviation Administrator (Natural Resources Administrator
4) within the Division of Wildlife headquartered at Fountain Square main campus 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.

• Acts as assistant to Chief & directs, coordinates & administers overall statewide Wildlife aerial survey & surveillance activities & programs for the Division of Wildlife
• Plans, coordinates, directs & conducts all fish, wildlife & law enforcement activities that require the use of multiengine fixed wing aircraft &/or helicopter
• Pilots fixed &/or rotary wing aircraft
• Maintains flight records & logbooks and conducts post‑maintenance flight checks
• Supervises assigned staff
• The Natural Resources Specialty for this position is Aviation AND at least one of the following:
  Fish & Wildlife Management, Fish & Wildlife Research, Fish & Wildlife Biology, Habitat & Conservation, Zoology, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Physical Sciences or Biology.

Starting hourly pay of $43.09/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $61.56/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 for Exempt Employees E1.

Experience required: 66 months training or 66 months experience in a natural resources specialty (Aviation AND at least one of:
Fish & Wildlife Management, Fish & Wildlife Research, Fish & Wildlife Biology, Habitat & Conservation, Zoology, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Physical Sciences or Biology) with a valid driver’s license. Alternatively, an undergraduate major core program with 42 months experience, or a graduate major core program with 30 months experience, or 6 months experience as Natural Resources Administrator 3, 22913, or equivalent qualifications.

Specialties:
Aviation AND at least one of the following:
Fish & Wildlife Management, Fish & Wildlife Research, Fish & Wildlife Biology, Habitat & Conservation, Zoology, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Physical Sciences or Biology AND a Commercial pilot’s certificate with airplane multi‑engine & instrument ratings, current FAA Class II medical certificate and commercial helicopter rating with flight hours commensurate with helicopter ratings.

• Natural Resources
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Aviation
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Observation, Leading Others.

Natural Resources

Eva Gaines
Eva.

Gaineso.gov

• Unposting Date:
  Mar 1, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
• Work Location:
  
  DNR Franklin County
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
• Compensation: $43.09
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Hours:
  
  8am-5pm, subject to change
• Classified Indicator:
  Classified
• Union:
  Exempt from Union
• Primary Job Skill:
  Natural Resources
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Aviation
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Leading Others, Observation

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.