Wildlife Communications Specialist; Outdoor Skills

Job Description - Wildlife Communications Specialist (Outdoor Skills)-  (2600077Y)

Wildlife Communications Specialist (Outdoor Skills)-  ( 2600077Y )

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Stephanie Sweazy, stephanie.sweazyo.gov or

Compensation : $26.54/hr

Work Hours : 8am-5pm Subject to Change

Union : OCSEA

Technical Skills :
Visual Design, Education, Wildlife

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Creativity, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who we are:
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.

Job Description

What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Wildlife Communications Specialist (Outdoor Skills) within the Division of Wildlife
, headquartered at the Division District One Wildlife Office
, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit Division of Wildlife.

What you will do…

• Supports the Division of Wildlife's mission in central Ohio through effective education, outreach, & hands‑on training
• Provides instruction in archery, firearms, hunting, fishing & trapping, & develops programs that strengthen outdoor skills & deepen public understanding of conservation.
• Leads R-3 initiatives to recruit, retain, & reactivate hunters, anglers, & trappers
• Coordinates Learn to Hunt programs along with hunting, trapping, & fishing clinics that build participant confidence
• Delivers educational presentations, produces instructional materials, & oversees volunteers, as a key liaison to conservation partners, government agencies & community groups
• Maintains equipment, manages inventories, assists range administration, & helps coordinate staff for events, making it central to expanding wildlife education & outdoor skills participation across the district

Starting hourly pay of $26.54/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $34.53/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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards…