Naturalist (Buck Creek) - 20072679 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Springfield, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

22.96

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Natural Resources, Technical Skills, Parks & Recreation, Presenting, Customer Focus

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 part-time permanent Naturalist within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Buck Creek State Park in Clark County. The address is 1976 Buck Creek Lane Springfield, OH 45502. To learn more about Buck Creek State Park, please visit Buck Creek State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This is a permanent part-time position budgeted for 1300 hours per fiscal year (approximately 25 hours per week). This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. What you will do… Develop, plan & conduct interpretive programs for the general public & special interest groups Perform public relations, marketing activities & advertisement of programs Build network of volunteers & coordinate related educational programs Provide care and daily maintenance of live animals Lead visitors on excursions in the park & waterways of the state making safety the highest priority Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.92/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. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside exposed to weather, poisonous reptiles or infectious animal bites, & scratches & unpleasant odors. 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in preparing &/or presenting educational materials concerning wildlife & plants; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. 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 mos. exp. as Naturalist Aide, 22540; valid driver’s license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Natural Resources Technical Skills: Parks & Recreation Professional Skills: Presenting, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

The Naturalist will develop, plan, and conduct interpretive programs for the public and special interest groups. They will also lead visitors on excursions in the park and waterways, ensuring safety is a top priority.