Natural Resources Administrator 1 (Cultural Resources/Tribal Engagement)

What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Administrator 1 (Cultural Resources/Tribal Engagement Administrator) within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered in Greene County at Great Council State Park.

What you will do…

• Plans, develops, assesses, and coordinates historical and cultural programs, displays, and materials;
• Represents the division in liaison capacity with tribal governments & serves as primary point of contact for tribal & native issues;
• Assists with visitor services, programs, activities, and revenue generating operations for Great Council State Park;
• Coordinates & provides training to division staff & volunteers regarding cultural, tribal & native relations and the recognition and treatment of archaeological resources;
• Manages stakeholder relations, community outreach, volunteers & friends groups;

Starting hourly pay $33.32/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $47.47/hr.
There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the E1 Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates Exempt Employees E1 | Department of Administrative Services.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel.

Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Qualifications
48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Cultural Resources/Tribal Engagement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.

• Or undergraduate major core program & 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Cultural Resources/Tribal Engagement) indicated under job duties within approved position; valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of graduate major core program & 12 mos. exp. in natural resources specialty (i.e., Cultural Resources/Tribal Engagement) indicated under job duties within approved position description; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Natural Resources, Technical Skills: Parks and Recreation, Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Establishing Relationships

Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
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: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “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 mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.

ADA Statement
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.

Drug-Free Workplace
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.