Natural Resources Engineer 3

Natural Resources Engineer 3

The Division of Livestock Environmental Permitting (DLEP) is currently seeking an experienced Engineer to fill the Natural Resources Engineer 3 (NRE3) position. The selected candidate will be headquartered out of ODA's main Reynoldsburg office which offers free parking, engagement activities, and frequent food trucks (especially coffee trucks)!

This NRE3 position is responsible for:

• Acts as project manager & conducts technical reviews of permits to install applications, permits to operate applications for concentrated animal feeding facilities (CAFFs) to ensure compliance with technical requirements for issuance & performs technical assistance in livestock & manure facility design review, hydro-geological, & soils evaluation involving manure storage or treatment facilities
• Develops & reviews plans for utilization, treatment, & distribution of manure for reuse as crop nutrient or other processed product
• Inspects concentrated animal feeding facilities for construction quality control purposes, operation & maintenance
• Acts as liaison between office & division field staff on project planning, inspections/investigations, and compliance issues
• Provides technical assistance & interprets policies & procedures for division
• Conducts pollution or complaint investigations as requested
• Reviews and updates any rules or statutes as requested
• Develops environmental enforcement cases and participates in environmental enforcement hearings
• Maintains database information on permits, inspections, reports, compliance & enforcement

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What's in it for you:

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: Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth/Adoption leave, Maternity Benefits, Medical Coverage, Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, Education and Development Opportunities, Public Retirement Systems, and Optional Deferred Compensation.

Qualifications:

Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board AND 12 months experience as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 OR 12 months equivalent related engineering experience OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Unusual Working Conditions: May be exposed to inclement weather & unsafe conditions during inspection of projects to include walking long and short distances, climbing & navigating rough terrain, steep slopes & embankments & spillways & ladders while carrying needed equipment; in Ohio Department of Agriculture, frequent contact with animals, manure, dust, & odors. Training & Development Required to Remain in Classification After Employment: Renewal of certificate of registration as professional engineer as prescribed by law.

For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact: Keary Sorgini Keary.Sorgini@agri.ohio.gov

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.