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.

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of District Park & Watercraft Manager for the East District, within the Division of Parks & Watercraft. The final location will be determined with the selected candidate. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft, please visit Ohio State Parks & Watercraft | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Possible final locations include:

• Salt Fork State Park - 14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, OH 43755
• Dillon State Park - 5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport, OH 43830
• Hocking Hills State Park - 19852 State Route 664, Logan, OH 43138

What you will do…

• Experience something new every day while overseeing state parks with varying resources, budgets, projects & goals;
• Assist managers that oversee facilities, resources, & operations for state parks within the division's East District (i.e., Barkcamp, Wolf Run, Burr Oak, Blue Rock, Dillon, Hocking, Salt Fork, Muskingum River, Jesse Owens)
• Collaborate with division & agency administrators to implement park programs, projects, policies & procedures;
• Formulate district goals & priorities;
• Provide technical guidance & direct supervision;
• Provide a great public relations impact for ODNR & the park district by providing exceptional customer service & managing stakeholder relationships;
• Participate in speaking engagements, marketing strategies, public information meetings, etc.;
• Coordinate activities with other park districts, ODNR division/offices & outside entities.
• Starting hourly pay of $43.09/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $61.56/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 Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Positions operating watercraft must complete boat operator education course per Ohio Revised Code 1547.05.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be called 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; may work evenings, weekends &/or holidays; may be exposed to chemical spray, dirt, dust fumes & noise, unpleasant odors, human & animal waste; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; may work in or near water; works outside to include walking long & short distances, climbing & navigating rough terrain, steep slopes & embankments & exposure to outdoor elements (e.g., inclement weather, animals, in-sects, poison ivy); may be exposed to unsafe conditions.

Completion of graduate core program in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. exp. in natural resources or parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. supervisory exp.; valid driver’s license.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 24 mos. exp. in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. supervisory exp.; valid driver’s license.

-Or 48 mos. trg. or exp. in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 12 mos. supervisory exp.; valid driver’ license.

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Park & Watercraft Manager 1, 22516; valid driver’s license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Park & Watercraft Manager 2, 22517; valid driver’s license.

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

Job Skills: Natural Resources, Technical Skills: Management, Parks & Recreation, Professional Skills: Priority Setting, Customer Focus, Goal Setting

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.

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