Naturalist (East Fork) - 20101250

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Bethel, OH

14h • $23 - $28 • 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 part-time permanent Naturalist within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at East Fork State Park in Clermont County. The address is 3294 Elklick Road, Bethel, OH 45106. To learn more about East Fork State Park, please visit East Fork State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
This is a permanent part-time position budgeted for 1500 hours per fiscal year (approximately 28 hours per week). This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position will be required to travel between East Fork and Stonelick State Parks.

Requirements

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in preparing &/or presenting educational materials concerning wildlife & plants; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of associate degree core coursework in natural sciences (e.g., biology, botany, zoology); valid driver’s license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Naturalist Aide, 22540; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Natural Resources
• Technical Skills: Parks & Recreation
• Professional Skills: Presenting, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan & conduct interpretive programs for the general public & special interest groups
• Perform public relations, marketing activities & advertisement of programs
• Build network of volunteers & coordinate related educational programs
• Provide care and daily maintenance of live animals
• Lead visitors on excursions in the park & waterways of the state making safety the highest priority

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.92/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree