Natural Resources Technician 1 (Intermittent) - Water Quality Technician - Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of a part-time intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 within the Office of Coastal Management , headquartered at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve in Erie County. The address is 2514 Cleveland Rd East, Huron, OH 44839 . To learn more about Old Woman Creek NERR State Nature Preserve, please visit Office of Coastal Management .

What you will do...

• Contribute to the implementation of the Reserve's research and monitoring programs.
• Assist with the chemical analysis of water samples in the OWC analytical research laboratory using standard methods.
• Assist with field and laboratory work necessary to calibrate, maintain, and deploy equipment used for monitoring and transmitting water quality and quantity data.
• Coordinate and participate in water sample collections, including scheduling, washing, and labeling sample containers, and deploying/retrieving bottles used by automatic water samplers.
• Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications...

• Familiarity with monitoring the physical and chemical characteristics of estuarian and coastal ecosystems.
• Knowledge of environmental science, natural history, communications, environmental health or a related field.
• Experience with the preparation of chemical reagents and standards, and the operation of benchtop equipment for the analysis of nutrient and carbon concentrations in water samples is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (e.g. Excel, Word, Office).
• Understanding of water safety and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Ability to swim.
• Experience using self-powered boats or motorboats.
• Be able to lift at least 35 pounds.
• Be tolerant of working in poor conditions (e.g., weather, biting insects, poison ivy).

Start Date...

• October 2024
• This is a part-time, grant-funded position, with potential for renewal.

Work Hours and Work Conditions...

• This position will have flexible hours during the work week.
• Up to 40 hours per week.
• May include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings) and some weekend work.
• May include conditions ranging from extreme cold/rain/snow to high heat and humidity, possible exposure to biting insects/wildlife and poisonous plants.

Pl ease Note...

This is a 1000 hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Office of Coastal Management. T he location for this position includes:

• Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (Erie County)

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!

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 )

*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.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver's license; valid Commercial Driver's License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code.

- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Technical Skills: Data Entry, Equipment Operations, Natural Resources, Records Management, Research

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Observation