Natural Resources Technician 2 (West Branch State Park)-20084007

State of Ohio•Ravenna, OH

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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. What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Technician 2 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at West Branch State Park , assigned to Portage county. The address is 5570 Esworthy Road Ravenna 44266 . To learn more about West Branch State Park please visit West Branch State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources What you will do… Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio Perform customer service functions with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and safety Maintain campground facilities, grounds &/or equipment Maintain a variety of park equipment and vehicles Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities Starting hourly pay of $20.85/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with and end salary of $22.96/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates. OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in semi-skilled maintenance functions (i.e., minor electrical repair, rough plumbing repairs, carpentry & masonry); 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools; 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in operation of mowers & trucks; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment & vehicle maintenance; valid driver’s license; valid commercial driver’s license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code. -Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 1, 22621. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Requirements

6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in semi-skilled maintenance functions (i.e., minor electrical repair, rough plumbing repairs, carpentry & masonry)
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools
6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in operation of mowers & trucks
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment & vehicle maintenance
valid driver’s license
valid commercial driver’s license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code
Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 1, 22621
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
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\: [email protected] .
“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 [email protected] .
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.

Responsibilities

Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio
Perform customer service functions with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and safety
Maintain campground facilities, grounds &/or equipment
Maintain a variety of park equipment and vehicles
Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities

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 )

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