Natural Resources Agency Contact Name and Information :
Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, 614-265-6981 or hr@dnr.ohio.gov
Unposting Date :
Sep 9, 2026, 11:59:00
PM Primary Location :
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County Compensation :
$23.65/hr
Schedule :
Part-time Work Hours :
vary, incl nights/wknds/holidays
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Classified Union :
OCSEA Primary Job Skill :
Natural Resources Technical Skills :
Parks and Recreation Professional Skills :
Customer Focus, Presenting Agency Overview 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.
Job Duties 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 Tar Hollow State Park in Ross County . The address is 16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, Ohio 43135. To learn more about Tar Hollow State Park, please visit Tar Hollow State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources . Please note that this is a part-time position that is budgeted for approximately 1600 hours/fiscal year. The days/hours per week will vary based on the season. What you will do… Develop, plan & conduct interpretive & recreational programs for the general public & special interest groups; Lead visitors on excursions into the park & other ODNR properties; Plan & coordinate special events (e.g., workshops, community festivals); Coordinate volunteers related to educational programs; Perform public relations & marketing activities. Starting hourly pay of $23.65/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $28.76/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. Qualifications 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:
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Parks & Recreation, Professional Skills:
Presenting, Customer Focus Supplemental Information 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". 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. Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.
