Naturalist; Project

Job Title

Naturalist (Project Employee) -  )

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)

Robin D'Errico, Robin.

DErricoo.gov,

DNR Franklin County

2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229

Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr, with increased pay up to $24.88/hr over 24 months. Full-time. Varies (incl nights/weekends). Union: OCSEA.

Temporary grant‑funded position (max 24 months). Responsible for planning, conducting and scheduling interpretive programs focusing on Scenic Rivers Stream Quality Monitoring (SQM) Program and Education Trailer at public/private sites for K‑12 schools, community groups, and special events.

• Primary point person for interpretive programs centered around Scenic Rivers Program and SQM Program.
• Develop interpretive materials (display, videos, signage, fact sheets, handouts, brochures) tied to Ohio K‑12 standards focusing on fourth grade.
• Administer school field trip grant program (advertising grant, create criteria & application forms, assist teachers, track & compliance).
• Complete reporting as required by grant (expenditure, number of programs, grants awarded, outreach participation for Division records & submission to Ohio EPA).
• Operate, maintain, and maneuver pickup truck pulling 20‑foot box trailer containing interpretive displays to schools and other public events.

• 18 months training or 18 months experience in preparing and/or presenting educational materials concerning wildlife and plants.
• 1 course or 3 months experience 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 months experience as Naturalist Aide (22540) + valid driver’s license.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Natural Resources

Education, Basic Documentation

Presenting, Customer Focus, Public Speaking

Eligible for full‑time benefits including medical. Benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off (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)

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. Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hro.gov. “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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement as required.