Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Portage County-Garrettsville

Organization: Natural Resources

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: Varies

Compensation: $17.74/hr

Unposting Date: Mar 28, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill: Natural Resources

Technical Skills: Equipment Operations, Natural Resources

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Agency Contact Name: Elizabeth Jones

Agency Contact Information: [email protected] or 614-265-6986

Natural Resources Technician 1 (Intermittent) - Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve

(240002U4)

Job Duties

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for an intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 - Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve (1 position available - Portage County) within the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves within the state of Ohio. The address is 11027 Hopkins Rd., Garrettsville, OH 44231. To learn more about the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, please visit https:/naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov. To learn more about the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program, visit https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/land-water/rivers-streams-wetlands/scenic-rivers-program.

What you will do

• Ecological management – Duties involve the control of invasive plants and other habitat management within the boundaries of the Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve. Activities will include use of string trimmers and a variety of hand tools, hand pulling and hand cutting of vegetation, and the application of herbicides utilizing a variety of techniques (training provided). Walking over rough, uneven terrain while carrying a backpack sprayer is also required.
• Boundary Monitoring – Walk boundaries of Scenic Rive Lands and conservation easements and complete reporting documents.
• Monitoring studies - Assist the Asst. Regional Scenic River Manager and Stream Quality Monitoring Coordinator with routine monitoring of state-designated Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers through our Stream Quality Monitoring Program. This includes Level 1 and 2 surveys of aquatic macroinvertebrates, assisting volunteers, and performing QHEI assessments. Assist with fish surveys. Assist with an amphibian monitoring program. Routinely survey, record, and report data.
• Trails and facilities maintenance – Assist with installation of trails. Check trails and parking areas for downed limbs or tress, trim encroaching vegetation, assist in the construction or repair of trail infrastructure (bridges, boardwalks, stairs, etc.), and remove litter and graffiti.
• Equipment maintenance – Maintenance of state-owned equipment, such as sharpening and cleaning tools following use, cleaning vehicles, etc.
• Office maintenance - General cleaning of office facilities including common areas and restrooms along with assisting with minor building repairs and upgrades.
• Visitor Assistance and Public Programs- Provide relevant information to the public pertaining to the ecological significance of state-designated Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers, aquatic macroinvertebrates, riparian buffers, and a range of other similar topics. Explain the rules and policies governing the public and restricted access areas of the Scenic River Lands and other DNAP lands. Assist Scenic Rivers staff with planning and conducting interpretive programming, including stream quality monitoring workshops, naturalist hikes and other activities. Assist with tabling events and setting up displays. May assist with canoe floats. Assist with Ohio State Fair programming or other activities.
• Administrative - Assist the Assistant Regional Scenic River Manager and Stream Quality Monitoring Coordinator with volunteer coordination, record ecological management and maintenance activities, provide accurate reports to supervisor, and data entry. Assist Assistant Regional Scenic River Manager in drafting management plans for Scenic River Lands.

Preferred Qualifications…

• Completion of, or working toward completion of an associate degree, at minimum, in Natural Resources Management, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, or other similar area of study.

• Prior experience in ecological management, public speaking or educational skills, or maintenance is preferred.

• The ability to identify common native and invasive woody and herbaceous vegetation is recommended but not required. Candidates will be provided training on all equipment use, herbicide handling and application methods, and common woody and herbaceous species identification.

Duration…

• April 2024 – November 2024

Work Hours…

• This position will be approximately 32 per week, primarily Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am- 3:30pm. Report times and duration are subject to change based on operational need, weather, and seasonal sunset times. Some evenings and weekends may be required depending on the event schedule.

Please Note…

This is a maximum duration, 1000 hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves. The location for this position is:

• Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve, Portage County

Qualifications

Technical Skills: Equipment Operation, Natural Resources

Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Attention to Detail

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

Knowledge of equipment safety practices*; cleaning practices & procedures*; rules & procedures*. Skill in equipment operation (e.g., tractor, lawn mower, string trimmer, all-terrain vehicles, golf cart snow blower, cleaning equipment)*; use of office equipment (e.g., telephone, photocopier, fax machine, cash register, calculator, personal computer)*; hand & power tools & motorized vehicles (e.g., pick-up truck)*; equipment & vehicle general maintenance & repair*. Ability to carry out detailed, but basic written or oral instructions; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; comprehend short sentences with basic, concrete vocabulary; recognize safety warnings; work alone on some tasks & cooperate with co-workers on group projects; lift up to 100 lbs.; maneuver up to 150 lbs.; answer routine telephone or face to face inquiries from public.

(*)Developed after employment.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [email protected].

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 user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES: - Applicants may attach the following document types: •Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) •PDF (.pdf), •Plain Text (.txt) •Rich Text (.rtf). Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

Background Check Information

VERIFIABLE INFORMATION

Applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will be considered as part of the application packet in addition to the fully completed civil service application, not in place of. Applicants may be required to submit transcripts or licensure(s) to support their application.