Natural Resources Engineer

Organization

Natural Resources

Theresa Ellis, theresa.elliso.gov or

Mar 20, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County-New Philadelphia

$30.55/hr

Full-time

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

OCSEA

Civil Engineering

Engineering, Natural Resources, Civil Engineering

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! 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 want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Engineer 1 within the Division of Mineral Resources Management
, headquartered in Tuscarawas County
. The address is 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
. To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management
, please visit Division of Mineral Resources Management | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What you will do:

• Gather data and assist with engineering aspects of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) reclamation projects
• Prepare preliminary reports and designs for reclamation site work
• Conduct field investigations
• Gather data and assist with complaint investigations
• Perform inspections and make suggestions for design changes during construction
• Starting hourly pay of $30.55/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $44.74/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 OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

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.

Engineering degree from recognized school or college which has been accredited by accreditation board for engineering & technology or that has been evaluated by National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES) Credentials Evaluations as meeting the NCEES Engineering Education Standard.

Job

Skills:

Civil Engineering

Technical

Skills:

Natural Resources, Engineering, Civil Engineering
Professional

Skills:

Written Communication, Analyzation

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum…