Ecological Analyst 1 - 20102002

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Ecological Analyst 1 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Belmont County.  The address is 36340 W Captina Highway, Barnesville, Ohio 43713. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov).

What you will do…

• Conducts surveys of invasive plants on private forest lands;
• Recommends and monitors treatments for invasive plant control;
• Promotes farm bill programs for private forest lands;
• Represents division of forestry at public events;
• Utilizes GIS mobile and desktop software to input forest management data;
• Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.92/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.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: In the Division of Forestry, must pass S131-190 within the first year of employment. Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide), within probationary period must successfully pass Pesticide Licensing Category 4A (Forestry). 

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to inclement or adverse weather conditions; fire, intense heat mud, water, poisonous plants & smoke (e.g., from control burn areas), may be exposed to harmful chemicals and /or toxic gases; work may involve travel.

Completion of undergraduate core program in biological science (e.g., botany, zoology, ecology, forestry) or natural resources; valid driver's license. 

-Or 24 mos. exp. in ecological position; valid driver's license. 

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

Job Skills: Natural Resources, Technical Skills: Forestry, Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Customer Focus