Natural Resources Technician 1 (Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve) - 20085235

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.

%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:white;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12pt 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we need:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EWe are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of %3Cstrong%3Epart-time permanent%3C/strong%3E %3Cstrong%3ENatural Resources Technician 1%3C/strong%3E within the %3Cstrong%3EDivision of Natural Areas and Preserves%3C/strong%3E, headquartered at %3Cstrong%3EEagle Creek State Nature Preserve%3C/strong%3E, assigned to %3Cstrong%3EPortage County%3C/strong%3E. The address is %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E11116 Center Rd., Garrettsville, OH 44231.%26nbsp; To learn more about the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, please visit%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:blue;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/nature-preserves/division-of-nature-preserves/division-of-nature-preserves%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDivision of Natural Areas and Preserves | Ohio Department of Natural Resources%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%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;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Ca style=%22mso-comment-date:20250828T1227;mso-comment-reference:CS_1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis is a permanent part-time position budgeted for 1500 hours per fiscal year (approximately 28 hours per week).%26nbsp; 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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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Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver’s license. 

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

Job Skills: General Maintenance

Technical Skills: Building Maintenance, Customer Service

Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Results Oriented, Responsiveness

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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: [email protected].  “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 [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 Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at 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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Lyndon Cornish - [email protected] or 1-614-265-6461
Unposting Date: Sep 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: DNR Portage, 11116 Center Road, Garrettsville, 44231
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Portage County
Compensation: $20.05/hr.
Schedule: Part-time
Work Hours: Varies (incl nights/wknds)
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: General Maintenance
Technical Skills: Building Maintenance, Customer Service
Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Results Oriented, Responsiveness