Forestry Program Administrator (Unmanned Aerial Systems) -20102424

Forestry Program Administrator (Unmanned Aerial Systems) -20102424 (250004CS)

Forestry Program Administrator (Unmanned Aerial Systems) -20102424

(250004CS)

Organization: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: ... or ...

Unposting Date: Jun 17, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation: $30.96/hr

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm/variable

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Forestry

Technical Skills: Data Visualization, Project Management

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Interpreting Data

Agency Overview

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.

Job Duties

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Forestry Program Administrator within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, H-1. Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Forestry please visit

We are only accepting applications from current ODNR employees for this position.

What you will do

Administer, plan, & coordinate the Division of Forestry's Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program including procurement, training, and reporting;

Apply remote sensing data to modify or create GIS data sets and analyze data to support forest management and operations projects;

Assists forest management planning and reporting for all state forests (edits GIS data and creates maps for internal or external use);

Serve as UAS pilot to collect imagery to support division programs as needed;

Perform wildfire support as directed and within training and physical capabilities;

Starting hourly pay of $30.96/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $44.11/hr.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in forestry or related field of study; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in forestry; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in budgeting; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in operation of computer software programs; valid drivers license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Forester, 22322.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Forestry

Technical Skills: Data Visualization, Project Management

Professional Skills:Interpreting Data, Analyzation