Intermittent Naturalist Aide; Jesse Owens

Overview

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors to play a key role in the position of intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft
, headquartered at Jesse Owens State Park and assigned to Morgan County
. The address is 4470

E. State Route 78, McConnelsville, OH 43756.

For more information about Jesse Owens State Park, please visit the property page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• 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

Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year

• 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

• 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 and is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals, or other paid leave).
• Education/experience requirements: 1 course or 3 months’ experience in biology; 1 course or 3 months’ experience in botany; 1 course or 3 months’ experience in zoology; 1 course or 3 months’ experience in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 months’ experience in public relations, or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment.

• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Natural Resources
• Organization: Natural Resources

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Ongoing

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States of America - OHIO - Morgan County - Mc Connelsville
• Compensation: $21.19/hr
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Hours: Varies, includes weekends
• Classified Indicator: Unclassified
• Union: OCSEA
• Primary Job Skill: Natural Resources
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Learning and Development, Education
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Customer Focus, Public Speaking, Situational Awareness

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 the scope of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR employs a wide range of professionals across 12 divisions and support services, with opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair.

ODNR is committed to a balance between wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all.