Intermittent Naturalist Aide (Cowan Lake) - 20052225

Intermittent Naturalist Aide (Cowan Lake) - 20052225 (260000KN)

Organization

: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: Allie.Miller@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6993

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Clinton County-Wilmington

 Compensation: $21.19/hr.

Schedule

: Part-time

Work Hours: Varies, Includes Weekends

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Natural Resources

Technical Skills: Learning and Development, Education

Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Public Speaking, Situational Awareness

 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 intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Cowan Lake State Park, assigned to Clinton County. The address is 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, OH 45177. To learn more about Cowan Lake State Park, please visit the Cowan Lake State Park website.
 

What you will do…

•    Research, develop & plan interpretive & recreational programs
•    Assist groups, clubs & schools with park projects
•    Plan & coordinate special events (e.g. workshops, community festivals)
•    Assist with maintaining trails, nature center & park office
•    Perform public relations & marketing activities
•    Hourly pay of $21.19/hr.
 

Duration...

Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year
 

Work hours and conditions...

•    Works outside exposed to weather, venomous reptiles or infectious animal bites & scratches
•    Must be able to provide own transportation
•    Successful completion of an annual seasonal naturalist training session is required to remain in the classification after employment
 

Please note...

This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft. 

This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in biology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in botany; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in zoology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Natural Resources

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. 

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System (OHMS) Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile". 

NOTES: 

Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.