<p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio.</p> <p>The person in this position would be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Provide engineering expertise for conservation projects within the assigned area, including field inspections, technical recommendations, and collaboration with landowners. </li><li>Support the design and implementation of soil and water conservation practices in line with NRCS standards. </li><li>Assist with training development and delivery for conservation practice design and pollution abatement across Ohio. </li><li>Develop and implement nutrient management plans and analyze water pollution issues. </li><li>Conduct inspections, evaluations, and reporting related related to pollution abatement projects and compliance with agricultural pollution abatement rules. </li><li>Coordinate with local Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Division staff on special projects and complaint resolution. </li></ul> <p>We Support Diversity and Inclusion:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What's in it for you:</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Medical Coverage</p> <ul> <li>Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. </li></ul> <p>Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance</p> <ul> <li>Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available the following month after your hire date. </li></ul> <p>Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance</p> <ul> <li>Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave </li><li>11 paid holidays per year </li><li>Childbirth/Adoption leave </li></ul> <p>Ohio Public Employees Retirement System</p> <ul> <li>OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. </li></ul> <p>Deferred Compensation</p> <ul> <li>The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. </li></ul> <p>Maternity Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>12 weeks paid childbirth leave at 70% with option to supplement to 100%</p> </li><li> <p>Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.</p> </li><li> <p>Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:</p> </li><li> <p>Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.</p> </li><li> <p>Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).</p> </li><li> <p>Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.</p> </li><li> <p>Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.</p> </li><li> <p>Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.</p> </li><li> <p>Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.</p> </li></ul> <p>Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Certificate of registration as professional engineer issued by State Licensing Board </li><li>12 months equivalent related engineering experience. </li><li>OR 12 months experience as Natural Resources Engineer 2, 85742 </li></ul> <p>Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.</p>