Natural Resources Technician 3 - 20055415
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What You'll Do:
- Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio.
- Acts as a led worker for excavation and equipment projects
- Maintain campground facilities, grounds and/or equipment.
- Maintain a variety of park equipment and vehicles.
- Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities.
- Starting hourly pay $20.60/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $23.49/hr.
What’s in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
We are ready for you!
We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!
12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in safety practices; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools & light equipment; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in carpentry, electrical repair & plumbing; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in equipment operation, maintenance & repair (e.g., tractors with attachments); valid driver’s license; valid Class A commercial driver’s license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 2, 22622 and valid Class A commercial driver's license required.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: General Maintenance
Technical Skills -Plumbing Trade, Electrical Trade, Carpentry Trade, Commercial Driver's License
Professional Skills -Customer Focus
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.
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.
Knowledge of equipment safety practices; laws, rules & policies*; cleaning practices & procedures; employee training & development*; skilled & semi-skilled trade procedures (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical); record keeping*. Skill in use of shop, hand & power tools in completing skilled & semi-skilled trade functions; equipment operation (e.g., tractor, dump truck, lawn mower, chain saw, boom mower*, bulldozer*, backhoes*, bucket truck*); use of office equipment (e.g., telephone, photocopier, fax machine, cash register, calculator, personal computer); equipment & vehicle maintenance & repair. Ability to understand system of mechanical procedures; apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; maintain records & reports; lift up to 100 lbs.; maneuver up to 150 lbs.; answer routine telephone or face to face inquiries from public.
(*)Developed after employment.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Pesticide applicator license Category 5 as issued by Department of Agriculture required if applying chemicals regulated by law within one year of hire; positions operating watercraft must complete boat operator education course per Ohio Revised Code 1547.05.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes & noise; may be exposed to chemical spray; may work in or near water; may work evenings, weekends &/or holidays; works outside & may be exposed to inclement weather; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; unpleasant odors, human & animal waste, outdoor elements (e.g., animals, insects, poison ivy).
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. 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.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link 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.
Applicants may attach the following document types:
- Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx)
•PDF (.pdf), •Plain Text (.txt)
- Rich Text (.rtf)
Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.
VERIFIABLE INFORMATION
Applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will be considered as part of the application packet in addition to the fully completed civil service application, not in place of. Applicants may be required to submit transcripts or licensure(s) to support their application.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.