Intermittent Naturalist Aide (Cowan Lake) - 20052225
About The Position
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. 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 Cowan Lake State Park, assigned to Clinton County . The address is 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, OH 45177. To learn more about Cowan Lake State Park, please visit https ://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/cowan-lake-state-park . What you will do… 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 Hourly pay of $21.19/hr. Duration... Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year Work hours and conditions... Works outside exposed to weather, venomous reptiles or infectious animal bites & scratches 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 Please note... 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 )
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
