%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/assets/Logo_Assets/cobrand-ODNR-Ohio.png%22 alt=%22%22 width=%22900%22 height=%22185%22%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Ca style=%22mso-comment-date:20250306T1446;mso-comment-reference:DS_1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#c00000;font-family:%27Arial%27,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWho we are:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%27Arial%27,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%27Times New Roman%27;%22%3EDid 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!%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%27Arial%27,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%27Times New Roman%27;%22%3EAcross 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!%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27Arial%27,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%27Times New Roman%27;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3EWorking 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22mso-element:comment-list;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E
%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-top:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Ca style=%22mso-comment-date:20250306T1444;mso-comment-reference:DS_1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#C00000;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we need:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWe are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun1%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E %3Cstrong%3ENatural Resources Technician 3%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E within the %3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun1%22 style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDivision of Parks %26amp; Watercraft, %3C/strong%3Eheadquartered at%3Cstrong%3E Muskingum River State Park%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E, assigned to %3Cstrong%3EMorgan %3C/strong%3Ecounty. The address is %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#191919;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E547 East Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ETo learn more about Muskingum River State Park please visit %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/muskingum-river-state-park%22%3EMuskingum River State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin:12.0pt 0in 6.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#C00000;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you will do…%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EWork outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EPerform customer service functions with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and safety.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EOperates the lock system allowing boats to safely pass through the locks of the historic Muskingum River Navigation System.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EMaintains the lock system and navigation channel of the historic Muskingum River Navigation System.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EMaintain a variety of park equipment and vehicles.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EInteract daily%26nbsp;with a variety of customers who utilize the park %26amp; watercraft facilities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EStarting hourly pay of %2422.60/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 4 years of service, with an end salary of %2425.77/hr.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThere may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule %26amp; longevity rates. %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/talent-management/classification-and-compensation/ocsea-employees%22%3EOCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
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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 website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in safety practices; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools & light equipment; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in carpentry, electrical repair & plumbing; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in equipment operation, maintenance & repair (e.g., tractors with attachments); valid driver’s license; valid commercial driver’s license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 2, 22622.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: General Maintenance
Technical Skills: Customer Service, Project Management, Building Maintenance
Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Adaptability
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Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".
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Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.
Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.
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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.