Naturalist

Job Description - Naturalist -  (260006CK)

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith,  or hro.gov

United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County-Logan

United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County-Nelsonville, United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County-Rockbridge

Compensation : $23.65/hr

Full-time

Work Hours : vary, incl nights/wknds/holidays

Union : OCSEA

Natural Resources

Technical Skills :
Communications, Education

Professional Skills :
Adaptability, Attention to Detail

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.

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Naturalist
, , headquartered at Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve in Hocking County. The address is 7211 Bremen Road, Logan, Ohio 43138
.To learn more about the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves, please visit Division of Natural Areas & Preserves | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

• Plan, conduct & schedule interpretive programs at State Nature Preserves (e.g., Boch Hollow, Kessler Swamp, Shallenberger, Christmas Rocks, Rockbridge, Conkles Hollow) & other public/private sites for K-12 school groups, as well as interest groups & the general public.
• Develop interpretive informational materials including slide illustrated lectures, videos, signage, fact sheets, pamphlets, handouts & brochures & displays about Ohio's unique ecology & geology, tied to State of Ohio K-12 education standards.
• Develop engaging content for Division social media & articles for print media for local newspapers, magazines & internal communication.
• Serve as the primary contact with preserve visitors: advise visitors of preserve rules & regulations, respond to the public's inquiries via telephone, email, social media & in person.
• Coordinate & staff special events & outreach opportunities, including the Ohio State Fair.
• Participate in ecological management activities to control invasive species such as hand pulling, mechanical removal, herbicide application techniques & prescribed fire activities that require you to work outdoors (in inclement weather & exposed to poisonous plants & biting insects).
• Conduct field surveys & sampling of invasive species, rare species & plant communities within Nature Preserves, such as collecting & identifying specimens, maps occurrences, & documents findings.
• Assist with local volunteer efforts, such as recruiting new volunteers, coordinating work projects, organizing volunteer efforts to assist with interpretive programs & invasive plant control.
• Starting hourly pay of $23.65/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of…