Natural Resources Tech, Administrative Professional, Dredge Operator at Indian Lake State Park

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role in open positions at Indian Lake State Park. Learn more about the job opportunities below. Applicants must apply online. Use the search fields on careers.ohio.gov to find the Logan County job postings.

Job Title: Administrative Professional 1 (Indian Lake) - 20055628
Organization: Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks & Watercraft
Location: Indian Lake State Park, Logan County, Lakeview, OH
Compensation: $20.99/hr, with scheduled pay increases over 5.5 years up to $24.66/hr
Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application Deadline: October 23, 2024, 11:59 PM
Contact: Robin D'Errico, [email protected], 614-265-6984

Position Overview: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Administrative Professional 1 for Indian Lake State Park. This role involves providing administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist park guests with campground and watercraft registrations
• Coordinate office workflow, including data entry, bank deposits, and hiring support
• Lead and oversee seasonal office staff
• Handle correspondence and general clerical duties
  
  

Qualifications:

• 1 year of training or experience in secretarial science or business office applications
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, computer literacy, and administrative support
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered
  
  

Why Join ODNR?

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 holidays annually
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation plans
  
  

How to Apply: Submit your application online through careers.ohio.gov. Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Include transcripts if applicable. For questions or accommodations, please contact Mohammad Yakubu at [email protected] or 614-265-6992.

Additional Information:

• This is a classified, union-represented position under OCSEA
• Background checks are required for the selected candidate
• Ohio is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with state policy is mandatory
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Make a difference in the community while enjoying the outdoors—apply today!

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Job Title: Natural Resources Technician 2 - 20099557
Organization: Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks & Watercraft
Location: Indian Lake State Park, Logan County, Lakeview, OH
Compensation: $19.95/hr, with scheduled pay increases over 4 years up to $21.97/hr
Schedule: Full-time, varied hours (includes evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Application Deadline: October 21, 2024, 11:59 PM
Contact: Robin D'Errico, [email protected], 614-265-6984

Position Overview: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Natural Resources Technician 2 to join the team at Indian Lake State Park. This role involves maintaining park facilities and equipment while providing excellent customer service to park visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain campground facilities, grounds, and equipment
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on park equipment
• Provide exceptional customer service to park visitors
• Work outdoors, ensuring the park is safe, clean, and welcoming for guests
  
  

Qualifications:

• 6 months of training or experience in semi-skilled maintenance (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry)
• Experience with equipment safety, use of hand and power tools, and operation of mowers and trucks
• Valid driver's license
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered
  
  

Why Join ODNR?

• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 holidays annually
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation plans
  
  

How to Apply: Submit your application online through careers.ohio.gov. Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Include transcripts if applicable. For questions or accommodations, please contact Mohammad Yakubu at [email protected] or 614-265-6992.

Additional Information:

• This is a classified, union-represented position under OCSEA
• Background checks are required for the selected candidate
• Ohio is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with state policy is mandatory
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If you love working outdoors and want to be part of a team dedicated to maintaining Ohio's beautiful parks, apply today!

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Job Title: Dredge Operator 1 (Intermittent - Multiple Positions)
Organization: Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks & Watercraft
Location: Indian Lake State Park, Logan County, Lakeview, OH
Compensation: $19.95/hr
Schedule: Part-time, variable hours (up to 40 hours/week), including year-round, intermittent seasonal work
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: Elizabeth Jones, [email protected], 614-265-6986

Position Overview: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking dedicated and reliable Dredge Operator 1 candidates to join the Division of Parks & Watercraft at Indian Lake State Park. This role involves operating heavy equipment to manage dredge materials and maintain waterway conditions, contributing to lake improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate dredge-related equipment including pickup trucks, boats, barges, tractors, and mowers
• Remove sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways
• Maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA) and support lake improvement efforts
  
  

Qualifications:

• 6 months of training or experience in equipment operation and maintenance (e.g., tractors, dump trucks)
• 6 months of training or experience in equipment safety practices
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered
  
  

Why Join ODNR?

• Work outdoors in some of Ohio’s beautiful parks, contributing to environmental preservation
• Part of a team focused on continuous improvement and teamwork
• Year-round, intermittent employment with flexibility in scheduling
  
  

How to Apply: Submit your application online through careers.ohio.gov. For reasonable accommodations due to a disability, contact Mohammad Yakubu at [email protected] or 614-265-6992.

Additional Information:

• This is an unclassified, union-represented position under OCSEA
• Background checks are required for the selected candidate
• Ohio is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with state policy is mandatory
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Ready to make a difference in preserving Ohio’s natural resources? Apply today!