Natural Resources Officer (Highland County)

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks manages over 750000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water Thats 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.

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.

Successful completion of Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Council Course or Ohio Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Academy Course; must be 21 yrs. of age per Section 124.41 Ohio Revised Code; valid drivers license; must be able to continuously swim 300 yards in 12 minutes or less continuously tread water for 5 minutes perform a surface dive & retrieve object in a minimum of 5 feet of water from water treading position; Completion of associate core program in natural resources area (parks & recreation forestry fisheries wildlife environmental conservation biology or criminal justice/law enforcement or 18 months training or experience in natural resources area (parks & recreation forestry fisheries wildlife environmental conservation biology or criminal justice/law enforcement NOTE: Applicant must successfully pass background check by appointing authority which includes polygraph psychological & medical examination. Per Article 31.05 of Unit 2 Contract applicant must be able to perform the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards Per Ohio Department of Natural Resources Directive The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. An applicant with positive test results will not be offered employment per Section 123:Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Law Enforcement

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 ourTotal 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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: . 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 or . 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 applicants 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 Ohio Hiring Management System OHMS user profile at 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. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period your previous score from the selection instrument (interview proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

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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 Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry transport or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

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.

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 Officer within the Division of Parks & Watercraft headquartered at Rocky Fork State Park assigned to Highland county. The address is 900 N Shore Drive Hillsboro OH 45133. To learn more about Rocky Fork State Park please visit Rocky Fork State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources

What you will do

Ensures protection and safety of visitors resources and property on land and water

Promotes the use of ODNR facilities and activities

Performs law enforcement activities and enforces appropriate laws and rules (e.g. basic investigations collects evidence issues citations performs arrests issues court-issued warrants)

Acts as a liaison between division and/or agency and general public judges and other law enforcement (e.g. hearings meetings other law enforcement departments)

Performs public relations activities in support of ODNR mission (e.g. boat and/or vocation travel shows/events

Starting hourly pay of $29.87/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service with an end salary of $39.62/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 Unit 2pay range schedule & longevity ratesUnit 2 Department of Administrative Services