Naturalist (Tar Hollow) - 20052317

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=%22background-color:white;margin-top:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#ba372a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we need:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial;margin-top:12pt;%22%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EWe are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3E part-time permanent Naturalist%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3Ewithin the%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EDivision of Parks %26amp; Watercraft%3C/strong%3E, headquartered at %3Cstrong%3ETar Hollow State Park%3C/strong%3E in %3Cstrong%3ERoss County%3C/strong%3E. %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThe address is 16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, Ohio 43135. %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%3ETo learn more about Tar Hollow State Park, please visit%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);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/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/tar-hollow-state-park%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ETar Hollow State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial;margin-top:12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EPlease note that this is a part-time position that is budgeted for approximately 1600 hours/fiscal year. %26nbsp;The days/hours per week will vary based on the season.%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color:white;font-family:Arial;margin-top:12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:#ba372a;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you will do…%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul 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:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;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%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDevelop, plan %26amp; 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Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. 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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: Natural Resources, Technical Skills: Parks & Recreation, Professional Skills: Presenting, Customer Focus

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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. 

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Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.  
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Job Details
Organization: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, 614-265-6981 or [email protected]
Unposting Date: Sep 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County
Compensation: $23.65/hr
Schedule: Part-time
Work Hours: vary, incl nights/wknds/holidays
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Natural Resources
Technical Skills: Parks and Recreation
Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Presenting