Natural Resources Administrator 1 (Historical & Cultural Programs Administrator) - 20101222

State of Ohio • Xenia, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 (Historical & Cultural Programs Administrator) within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered in Greene County at Great Council State Park. The address is 1587 US-68, Xenia, Ohio 45385. This role administers, coordinates, & oversees all historical & cultural program functions for Great Council State Park. Responsible for the development, implementation, & evaluation of interpretive displays, educational programming, cultural resource initiatives, volunteer engagement, & public outreach. Manages partnerships, coordinates group involvement, and develops curriculum aligned with educational standards. Explores & cultivates public/private &/or public/not-for-profit partnerships to enhance program activities and ensures all interpretive efforts align with ODNR policies, procedures, & strategic objectives. Works collaboratively with the Park Manager on facility maintenance & development related to interpretive & cultural resource use. Oversees naturalist staff and tour guides.

Requirements

• 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., History, Cultural Resource Mgmt., or Interpretive Program Coordination ) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
• Undergraduate major core program & 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., History, Cultural Resource Mgmt., or Interpretive Program Coordination ) indicated under job duties within approved position; valid driver’s license.
• Completion of graduate major core program & 12 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., History, Cultural Resource Mgmt., or Interpretive Program Coordination ) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Natural Resources Technical Skills: Parks and Recreation, Public Relations
• Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Establishing Relationships, Public Speaking

Responsibilities

• Administers, coordinates, & oversees all historical & cultural program functions for Great Council State Park
• Responsible for the development, implementation, & evaluation of interpretive displays, educational programming, cultural resource initiatives, volunteer engagement, & public outreach
• Manages partnerships, coordinates group involvement, and develops curriculum aligned with educational standards
• Explores & cultivates public/private &/or public/not-for-profit partnerships to enhance program activities
• Ensures all interpretive efforts align with ODNR policies, procedures, & strategic objectives
• Works collaboratively with the Park Manager on facility maintenance & development related to interpretive & cultural resource use
• Oversees naturalist staff and tour guides

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree