Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for an Assistant Regional Scenic River Manager within the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, headquartered at Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve, assigned to Portage county. The address is 11027 Hopkins Road, Garrettsville, OH 44231.  To learn more about Ohio's Scenic River Program please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/land-water/rivers-streams-wetlands/scenic-rivers-program

What you will do…

• Oversee the operations of the Northeast Scenic Rivers Region including drafting and developing program management plans and scenic river corridor management plans, goals & objectives


• Plan & conduct river protection projects & stream quality monitoring and perform environmental impact reviews


• Represent ODNR & the scenic river program at regional, district &/or statewide meetings while also building relationships with landowners, advisory councils & local officials


• Enjoy the extensive benefits offered by the State of Ohio

What’s in it for you…

The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental and vision insurance. At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, Employee Tuition reimbursement program and much more.  To view all the benefits offered, please visit Total Rewards . 

We are ready for you!

We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources!  Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Official Position Description

Assists Natural Resources Administrator in development of scenic river program goals & objectives; drafts & develops program management plans & scenic river corridor management plans, goals & objectives; prepares facility development recommendations for scenic river lands; plans & conducts river protection projects & stream quality monitoring; performs environmental impact reviews; completes project reviews to facilitate approval in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1547.82; monitors regional expenditures; develops draft regional budget; supervises full-time permanent, seasonal, intermittent & volunteer staff; develops & conducts training (i.e., scenic river regulations & environmental impacts); provides recommendations, upon request, to riverfront property owners regarding stream bank stabilization, erosion control & riverfront property management & conservation techniques; maintains advisory councils in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 1547.84 (e.g., membership/appointments, regular meetings, information to council regarding scenic river interests and projects).

Responds to verbal &/or written requests for information; serves as local regional contact for river issues with outside agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, County Engineers, Township Trustees, Road Departments, Sewer District & Public Utilities) regarding regulatory requirements; travels to & conducts onsite visits throughout Northeast Ohio & makes written recommendations to protect environmental quality (i.e., performs field surveys & site investigations, conducts sampling for macroinvertebrates at all reference sites); inputs statewide ecological monitoring data & assessment/survey forms into scenic river database; evaluates stream quality data to determine significant communities & species data; drafts reports regarding findings of stream quality monitoring research data; manage scenic river lands (e.g., pick up trash, cut fallen trees from trails, keep trails clear, maintain signage, maintain parking areas, control invasive species, monitor possible encroachments); monitor conservation easements (e.g., keep contact with land owner, conduct annual inspections, ensure compliance with conservation easement); marks boundaries of scenic river lands and conservation easements; coordinates stream quality monitoring educational workshops on regional scenic rivers; coordinates special events; prepares & presents power point presentations regarding scenic rivers research data; conducts educational programming (e.g., biodiversity education and promote paddle sports on state wild, scenic & recreational rivers);  compiles weekly, quarterly, monthly & annual divisional reports; represents scenic river program at regional, district &/or state-wide meetings; attends meetings of advisory councils, staff, local officials & landowners.

Completion of undergraduate core program in natural resources, biology, zoology, agronomy, horticulture or related field; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Scenic River Coordinator, 22862.