Coastal Management Specialist, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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.
Job Description – 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 Administrator 1 (Coastal Management Specialist) within the Office of Coastal Management (OCM), headquartered at 1031 Pierce St. Suite F, Sandusky, OH 44870 in Erie County. To learn more about the Office of Coastal Management, go to: coastal.ohiodnr.gov.
What you will do…
- Assist the administrator with the coordination & implementation of coastal management projects funded through federal, state, & local sources.
- Oversee special Lake Erie related programs & projects (e.g., identify project requirements, identify & manage budget & time frame requirements, evaluate whether project deliverables are satisfactory, negotiate with project partners as assigned).
- Review regular project progress reports, manage requests for proposals & assist in office budget planning.
- Review grant applications & provide feedback.
- Assist the administrator with the implementation of the Ohio Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program.
- Prepare & present information on coastal issues to local, state & national organizations & public.
- Assist the administrator in meetings with other departmental divisions & outside agencies to coordinate & inform about projects.
- Participate in outreach & technical assistance events.
The Natural Resources specialty for this position is Coastal Management, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, &/or Geology/Oceanography.
Starting hourly pay of $32.35/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.09/hr
- Posted: November 21, 2025
- Job Type: Staff
- Application deadline (expired): 12/02/2025
- Organization: ODNR - Ohio Coastal Management Program
- Qualifications: 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (Coastal Management, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, &/or Geology/Oceanography) indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license. -Or undergraduate major core program AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (Coastal Management, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, &/or Geology/Oceanography) indicated under job duties within approved position AND valid driver’s license. -Or completion of graduate major core program AND 12 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (Coastal Management, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Science, &/or Geology/Oceanography) indicated under job duties within approved position description AND valid driver’s license. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
- How to apply: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=250008MA&tz=GMT-0500&tzname=AmericaNew_York
- Location: Sandusky, OH
- Web address: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=250008MA&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
Contact Information
Eva Gaines
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
+16142656406
eva.gaines@dnr.ohio.gov