Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve) - 20098318

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Garrettsville, OH

1d • 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 intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1, within the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, assigned to Portage County. The address for this position is 11027 Hopkins Rd., Garrettsville, OH 44231. To learn more about the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves (DNAP), please visit the DNAP website and the Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve website.
Ecological Management: Duties involve controlling the spread of invasive plants and general habitat management on and around state nature preserves and other properties. Activities will include hand pulling or cutting of vegetation, use of string trimmers and a variety of hand tools, and the application of herbicides utilizing a variety of techniques (training provided). Walking over rough and/or uneven terrain while carrying a backpack sprayer is also required.
Trails and Facilities Maintenance: Hike and check trails for downed limbs and trees, trim encroaching vegetation, assist in the construction or repair of infrastructure (bridges, boardwalks, stairs, kiosks, etc.), perform general labor, and remove litter, debris, and graffiti. Applicants must be capable of rigorous outdoor activity, including hiking over rough terrain, and must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Equipment Maintenance: Operate and drive pickup trucks, UTVs, ATVs, and other motorized vehicles. Perform cleaning and sharpening of tool blades, preventative maintenance, oil changes, and other maintenance duties as assigned.
Office Maintenance: General cleaning of office facilities including common areas and restrooms along with assisting with minor building repairs and upgrades.
Administrative: Assist the preserve manager with recording ecological management and maintenance activities, provide accurate reports to supervisor/preserve manager and data entry.
Monitoring Studies: Assist staff with routine monitoring of the special management areas within the preserves. Monitor public access around the restricted areas.
Visitor Assistance: Provide relevant information to the public pertaining to the ecological significance of state nature preserves, explain the rules and policies governing the public and restricted areas.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Prior experience in ecological management or maintenance is preferred.
• The ability to identify common wildlife species and common native and invasive vegetation is recommended but not required.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ecological Management: Duties involve controlling the spread of invasive plants and general habitat management on and around state nature preserves and other properties.
• Trails and Facilities Maintenance: Hike and check trails for downed limbs and trees, trim encroaching vegetation, assist in the construction or repair of infrastructure (bridges, boardwalks, stairs, kiosks, etc.), perform general labor, and remove litter, debris, and graffiti.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and drive pickup trucks, UTVs, ATVs, and other motorized vehicles. Perform cleaning and sharpening of tool blades, preventative maintenance, oil changes, and other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Office Maintenance: General cleaning of office facilities including common areas and restrooms along with assisting with minor building repairs and upgrades.
• Administrative: Assist the preserve manager with recording ecological management and maintenance activities, provide accurate reports to supervisor/preserve manager and data entry.
• Monitoring Studies: Assist staff with routine monitoring of the special management areas within the preserves. Monitor public access around the restricted areas.
• Visitor Assistance: Provide relevant information to the public pertaining to the ecological significance of state nature preserves, explain the rules and policies governing the public and restricted areas.

Benefits

• 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.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees