Nutrient Management Specialist

Take Your Career to New Heights! What You'll Do: DSWC is seeking to fill an H2Ohio Nutrient Management Specialist position. The position will be headquartered out of Seneca County and cover surrounding counties. This position is responsible for: Coordinates & directs Nutrient Management activities for the H2Ohio Program Provides leadership, training, guidance, and workload oversight for Nutrient Management and the H2Ohio program across Ohio River Basin Provides training on soil fertility and nutrient management concepts, crop production practices, conservation and nutrient best management practices Provides oversight and assessment of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) staff training and needs & provides feedback to SWCD boards of supervisors regarding SWCD Staff work and progress Implements, coordinates & provides expertise on nutrient management & agronomy issues to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff & NRCS program applicants/participants working throughout Ohio) Coordinates activities with local SWCDs staff Prepares & maintains technical records & reports related to agronomy activities in the Division of Soil & Water Conservation management systems Initiates &/or responds to inquiries concerning regulations & requests for information Disseminates information, provides technical assistance & works cooperatively with SWCDs on implementing H2Ohio and nutrient management (e.g., assists with the development, review & tracking of nutrient management plans) Stays current on water quality research and the impact of Best Management Practices on water quality Performs miscellaneous administrative duties (e.g., analyzes reports & studies & recommends course of action; prepares reports & correspondence; coordinates workshops &/or meetings; prepares education materials, scripts, booklets & pamphlets; oversees preparation of displays & exhibits; purchases major equipment, materials & supplies for field operations) Assists with training of agency & organization staff working on rules, policies, procedures & analysis (e.g., Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning) Acts as liaison with local, state, & national organizations Assists in conducting special studies or program/projects Handles & resolves community complaints & problems Serves as expert witness Assists SWCDs throughout Ohio River Basin in the investigation & resolution of complaints associated with violations of agricultural pollution abatement rules. Provides leadership, oversight and direction to staff in SWCDs with conflict resolution and problem solving We Support Diversity and Inclusion: 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 DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are: respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access. What's in it for you: 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: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available the following month after your hire date. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System 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. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Maternity Benefits • 12 weeks paid childbirth leave at 70% with option to supplement to 100% • 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. • Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include: o Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations. o Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest). o Inpatient claims for all types of delivery. o Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge. o Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity. • 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. • 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. 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: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 48 months training or 48 months experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND Valid driver's license OR Undergraduate major core program & 24 months training or 24 months experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position AND Valid driver's license OR Completion of graduate major core program & 12 months experience in natural resources specialty indicated under job duties within approved position description AND Valid driver's license OR Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above

Created: 2024-10-30