Natural Resources Lieutenant (SE District) - 20102304

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Lieutenant within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Dillon State Park, assigned to Muskingum County. The address is 5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport, Ohio 43830. To learn more about Dillon State Park please visit Dillon State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

• Supervise Natural Resources Officers in the Southeast District including assigning work, evaluating performance, and enforcing division policy and procedures
• Ensure protection and safety of visitors, resources, and property on land and water
• Promotes the use of ODNR facilities and activities
• Performs law enforcement activities and enforces appropriate laws and rules (e.g., basic investigations, collects evidence, issues citations, performs arrests, issues court-issued warrants)
• Performs public relations activities in support of ODNR mission
• Starting hourly pay of $37.53/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service with an end salary of $53.58/hr.
  
  

36 mos. exp. as a Commissioned Peace Officer; 12 mos. trg. or exp. in supervisory principles & techniques; must be 21 yrs. of age per section 124.41 Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license; must be able to continuously swim 300 yards in 12 minutes or less, continuously tread water for 5 minutes, perform a surface dive & retrieve object in a minimum of 5 feet of water from water treading position.

• Or commissioned as a natural resources officer by the Division of Parks & Watercraft of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; 36 mos. exp. as a Commissioned Natural Resources Officer, 22521; 12 mos. training &/or experience in supervisory principles & techniques; must be 21 yrs. of age per Section 124.41 Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as a Natural Resources Officer Investigator; 22522; 12 mos. training &/or experience in supervisory principles & techniques; must be 21 yrs. of age per Section 124.41 Ohio Revised Code; valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as a Natural Resources Sergeant, 22523; must be 21 yrs. of age per Section 124.41 Ohio Revised Code; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. NOTE: Applicant must successfully pass background check by appointing authority, which includes polygraph, psychological & medical examination. Applicant must demonstrate physical fitness as outlined in department directive. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicant with positive test results will not be offered employment per Section 123:1-76-09 Ohio Administrative Code.
  
  

Job Skills: Law Enforcement

Technical Skills: Law Enforcement, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Coaching, Performance Management, Delegation, Adaptability

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Robin D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6981

Unposting Date

Mar 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Nashport

Compensation

$37.53/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Varies (incl nights/wknds)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Law Enforcement

Technical Skills

Customer Service, Law Enforcement

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Coaching, Delegation, Performance Management

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! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.