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Wildlife Communication Specialist- 20061060, 20060889, 20060966

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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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 three (3) Wildlife Communication Specialists within the Division of Wildlife, assigned to Franklin, Greene, or Summit Counties. The addresses are:  1500 Dublin Rd, Columbus Ohio (Franklin County), 3570 Houston Rd, Waynesville, Ohio 45068 (Greene County), and 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron Ohio 44319 (Summit County).  To learn more about Ohio Division of Wildlife.

What you will do…

The Division of Wildlife’s mission is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all.
 

  • Conduct wildlife educational programming and clinics
  • Write, edit and prepare educational materials and media
  • Coordinate with volunteer wildlife educators in presentations and outreach
  • Coordinate educational outreach for the Division of Wildlife Staff
  • Point of contact for media inquiries within the district, as well as being responsible for creating news releases to be distributed to local media outlets

Starting hourly pay of $23.49/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service and an ending salary of $30.55/hr.

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 available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

Employee Development Funds

  • The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

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! 
 

 

Qualifications

 

24 mos. training or 24 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND  6 mos.  training or 6 mos. exp. in wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management AND  1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills
Technical Skills: Communications, Education
Professional Skills: Public Speaking

 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.

 Knowledge of wildlife education or fish &/or wildlife management; employee training & development; hunter education certification; outdoor skills; project wild facilitator training; Division of Wildlife policies & procedures; Ohio Department of Natural Resources' policies & procedures.  Skill in operation of personal computer; firearms training simulator; portable sporting clays trailer. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; maintain accurate records; lecture on wildlife education to general public; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things. (*) Developed after employment. 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. 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). 
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS:
NOTES: Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.  
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: Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.  
Applicants may attach the following document types: •Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) •PDF (.pdf), •Plain Text (.txt) •Rich Text (.rtf) 
Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected. 
 

VERIFIABLE INFORMATION 

Applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications.  All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will be considered as part of the application packet in addition to the fully completed civil service application, not in place of. Applicants may be required to submit transcripts or licensure(s) to support their application.

 Background Check Information 

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.