What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermittent Naturalist Aide (Geneva State Park) - 20050070 position at Ohio Department of Natural Resources?
What We Need
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Geneva State Park, assigned to Ashtabula County. The address is 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva, OH 44041. To learn more about Geneva State Park, please visit the Geneva State Park website.
What You Will Do…
Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year
Work hours and conditions...
This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft.
This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in biology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in botany; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in zoology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
Organization
Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information
Elizabeth.jones@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6986
Unposting Date
Apr 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County-Geneva
Compensation
$21.19/hr
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
Varies, Includes Weekends
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Natural Resources
Technical Skills
Learning and Development, Education
Professional Skills
Customer Focus, Public Speaking, Situational Awareness
Agency Overview
Who we are:
D id 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 .
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Naturalist Aide within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Geneva State Park, assigned to Ashtabula County. The address is 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva, OH 44041. To learn more about Geneva State Park, please visit the Geneva State Park website.
What You Will Do…
- Research, develop & plan interpretive & recreational programs
- Assist groups, clubs & schools with park projects
- Plan & coordinate special events (e.g. workshops, community festivals)
- Assist with maintaining trails, nature center & park office
- Perform public relations & marketing activities
- Hourly pay of $21.19/hr.
Limited to 1000 hours in a fiscal year
Work hours and conditions...
- Works outside exposed to weather, venomous reptiles or infectious animal bites & scratches
- Must be able to provide own transportation
- Successful completion of an annual seasonal naturalist training session is required to remain in the classification after employment
This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft.
This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).
1 course or 3 mos. exp. in biology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in botany; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in zoology; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in outdoor safety practices; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Organization
Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information
Elizabeth.jones@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6986
Unposting Date
Apr 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County-Geneva
Compensation
$21.19/hr
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
Varies, Includes Weekends
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Natural Resources
Technical Skills
Learning and Development, Education
Professional Skills
Customer Focus, Public Speaking, Situational Awareness
Agency Overview
Who we are:
D id 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 .
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