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Company Name : State of Ohio Jobs
Location : Xenia, OH 45385
Position : Wildlife Communications Specialist -District 5 Shooting Range-20080693
Job Description : Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Greene County-Xenia
Work Locations: DNR Greene 1076 Old Springfield Pike Xenia 45385
Organization: Natural Resources
Classified Indicator: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8am-5pm (Subj to change)
Compensation: $22.15/hour
Unposting Date: Mar 20, 2022, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function: Wildlife
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Agency Contact Name: Marlene Orr
Agency Contact Information: marlene.orr@dnr.ohio.gov
Wildlife Communications Specialist -District 5 Shooting Range-20080693
(220002FM)
Job Duties
Who we are:
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.
ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.
We are accepting applications for a Wildlife Communications Specialist within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at the District 5 Shooting Range, assigned to Greene county. The address is 3570 Houston Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife, please visit https://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/.
What you will do…
Conducts wildlife education and information programs (e.g., shooting sports, fisheries management, hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife identification and wildlife diversity and wildlife conservation topics);
Assists in development and implementation of wildlife program/education curriculums for use by educators and conducts clinics (e.g., archery, rifle, pistol, shotgun operation, firearm cleaning and maintenance, hunter, trapping, fishing, firearm safety and species specific education);
Conducts hunter education, trapper education, national archery in schools, and passport to fishing instructor courses and workshops; oversee volunteers (e.g. communicates with and coordinates, advises); presents interpretive programs and conducts interpretive workshops for educators;
Develops and presents educational displays; communicates with internal and external organizations (e.g., conservation clubs, firearms/archery instructors) to conduct shooting sports programing at range education centers and district wide;
Provides preliminary contact with public in person and through educational organizations to promote, educate and inform regarding conservation programs (e.g., writes news releases; appears on radio and television shows; provides programs, speakers and materials to schools, libraries, news media, organizations and volunteers).
Assists other public agencies in wildlife-oriented education programs (e.g., soil and water conservation districts, park districts); assists in the development of educational videos, pamphlets and programs for state-wide use; assists administrator (e.g. shooting range, training, and educational) in the planning and implementation of in-service training programs for district personnel;
Maintains, prepares, inventories and tracks check in and check out of outdoor skills equipment, firearms, bows, trailers, audiovisual equipment, and displays assigned to section for district wide use; cleans and maintains firearms and other assigned equipment as needed;
Assists shooting range, training, and education administrator with administrative tasks (e.g., purchasing (e.g., educational materials/supplies, project writing for information and education projects and evaluating the effectiveness of agency program participation).
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 Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
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
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.
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.
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!
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in wildlife education or fish and/or wildlife management; 6 months training or 6 months experience in wildlife education or fish and/or wildlife management; 1 course or 3 moths experience in public relations.
Or 24 months training or 24 months experience in wildlife education or fish and/or wildlife management; 1 course or 3 months experience in public relations.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Knowledge of: inventory control; employee training and development; safety practices (firearms safety, hunter education); public relations; agency policies and procedures (ODNR, Division of Wildlife)*; government structure and process (state and federal wildlife rules and regulations)*; natural sciences (fish and wildlife management, wildlife education, outdoor skills).
Skilled in: word processing (MS Office Suite, photographic editing software); equipment operation (computer, audiovisual, hunting and fishing equipment, vehicle, trailer).
Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; prepare and deliver speeches before specialized audiences and general public (lecture on wildlife education); gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.
(*)Developed after employment.
Competencies: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings; Getting Information; Communicating with People Outside the Organization
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 Ritu Batnagar, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or ritu.bhatnagar@dnr.ohio.gov.
Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
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
All information pertaining to education, training and/or experience must be verifiable on your State of Ohio Civil Service Employment Application and/or attached resume, transcript or licensure(s) for the information to be considered.
Background Check Information
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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