Natural Resources Technician 2 - 20101877

State of Ohio • Zanesville, OH

8d • 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 Technician 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered in Muskingum County. The address is 6665 Cutler Lake Road, Blue Rock, Ohio 43720-9740. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov). Performs semi-skilled general labor &/or preventative maintenance functions of indoor/outdoor facilities, grounds &/or equipment; Assists higher-level staff with invasive species program on state & private lands; Applies chemical (e.g., herbicides & insecticides) under license of commercial applicator or limited commercial applicator, biological, & cultural controls to suppress forest pests; Provides general customer services &/or support for facilities & grounds.

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
• 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 1, 22621
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy the outdoors

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled general labor &/or preventative maintenance functions of indoor/outdoor facilities, grounds &/or equipment
• Assists higher-level staff with invasive species program on state & private lands
• Applies chemical (e.g., herbicides & insecticides) under license of commercial applicator or limited commercial applicator, biological, & cultural controls to suppress forest pests
• Provides general customer services &/or support for facilities & grounds

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: No Education Listed