Intermittent Naturalist Aide (Jesse Owens) - 20056520 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

21.19

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Natural Resources, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Outdoor Safety Practices, Public Relations, Interpretive Programs, Recreational Programs, Event Planning, Trail Maintenance, Public Relations Activities, Marketing Activities

Industry

Government Administration

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 intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Jesse Owens State Park, assigned to Morgan County. The address is 4470 E. State Route 78, McConnelsville, OH 43756. To learn more about Jesse Owens State Park, please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/jesse-owens-state-park. What you will do… • 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. Duration... Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year Work hours and conditions... • 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 Please note... 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. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.). 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in biology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in botany; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in zoology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Job Skills: Natural Resources

Responsibilities

The Naturalist Aide will research, develop, and plan interpretive and recreational programs while assisting groups with park projects. They will also coordinate special events and help maintain park facilities.