State of Ohio

Natural Resources Technician 1 (Barkcamp State Park) - 20055419 (250004J3)

Organization

: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: lyndon.cornish@dnr.ohio.gov or 1-614-265-6461

Unposting Date

: Jun 24, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

:

DNR Belmont County

65330 Barkcamp Road Barkcamp State Park

Belmont 43718

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County-Belmont

Compensation: $19.47/hr

Schedule

: Part-time

Work Hours: 8 AM to 4:30 PM Days/Hours may vary

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: General Maintenance

Technical Skills: Carpentry Trade, Building Maintenance, Natural Resources, Plumbing Trade, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

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 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 permanent part-time Natural Resource Technician 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Barkcamp State Park in Belmont County. The address is 65330 Park Rd, Belmont, OH 43718. To learn more about Barkcamp State Park please visit Barkcamp State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

This is a permanent part-time position budgeted for 1800 hours per fiscal year (approximately 34 hours per week). This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License without restrictions.

• Work with customers and staff diligently to provide exceptional customer service and
• maintain the park with customer satisfaction in mind
• Take daily tasks and execute them in a timely manner
• Maintain campgrounds and all other recreational facilities, grounds, &/or equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for our staff and visitors
• Work in different field operations: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, roadway operations, mechanic, operate machinery, and chainsaws
• Starting hourly pay of $19.47/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 2.5 years of service, with an end salary of $20.85

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid Class A commercial driver’s license without restrictions.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: General Maintenance

Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Building Maintenance, Carpentry Trade, Electrical Trade, Plumbing Trade.

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus.

Supplemental Information

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

NOTES:

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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

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.

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