Intermittent Naturalist Aide (Geneva State Park) - 20050070

State of Ohio • Geneva, OH

2d • $21 • 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 .
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Geneva State Park, assigned to Ashtabula County . The address is 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva, OH 44041. To learn more about Geneva State Park, please visit the Geneva State Park website .
This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft. This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. 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.).

Requirements

• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in biology
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in botany
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in zoology
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in outdoor safety practices
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Must be able to provide own transportation
• Successful completion of an annual seasonal naturalist training session is required to remain in the classification after employment

Responsibilities

• Research, develop & plan interpretive & recreational programs
• Assist groups, clubs & schools with park projects
• Plan & coordinate special events (e.g. workshops, community festivals)
• Assist with maintaining trails, nature center & park office
• Perform public relations & marketing activities

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees