Application Procedure For Permanent Employment • Definitions Relating To Job Postings •

Benefits • Summer Employment • Additional Information • Mission & Vision

The following list represents positions the Division of Parks and Recreation utilizes, and does not imply that a vacancy exists. Click here for a listing of current job vacancies. This site is updated each Monday.

Administration

Conservation & Recreation Support

• Administrative Assistant
• Business Administrator
• Fiscal Officer/Specialist
• Inventory Control Specialist
• Natural Resources Administrator
• Personnel Officer
• Purchasing Agent/Coordinator
• Sales Manager

• Campground Coordinator
• Campground Attendant
• College Intern (Seasonal)
• Commissary Worker
• Conservation Worker
• Custodial Worker
• Golf Course Worker
• Groundskeeper
• Lock Area Technician
• Natural Resources Aide (seasonal)
• Natural Resources Specialist (seasonal)
• Natural Resources Worker (seasonal)
• Parks Conservation Aide
• Parks Conservation Coordinator
• Radio Operator

Office Support

• Account Clerk
• Cashier
• Clerk
• Executive Secretary
• Secretary
• Telephone Operator

Protective Services

Public Information and Education

• Lifeguards* (seasonal)
• Park Officer*
• Park Officer Specialist*
• Park Officer Supervisor*
• Parks Law Enforcement Staff Officer*

*Specific certification, license or training required as a condition of employment.

• Layout Design Artist
• Naturalist
• Naturalist Aide (seasonal)
• Public Information Officer
• Public Information Specialist
• Tour Guide

Field Management & Support

Skilled Trades

• Assistant Park Manager
• Custodial Supervisor
• Dredge Supervisor*
• Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
• Golf Course Superintendent
• Park Manager
• Parks Maintenance Supervisor
• Treatment Plant Supervisor*

*Specific certification, license or training required as a condition of employment.

• Auto Mechanic
• Carpenter
• Dredge Operator*
• Electrician
• Equipment operator*
• Maintenance Repair Worker
• Treatment Plant Aide
• Treatment Plant Operator*
• Treatment Plant Coordinator*
• Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training

*Specific certification, license or training required as a condition of employment.

To apply for a posted position fill out an Ohio Civil Service application:

• Complete the entire application and list all relevant information, including an explanation of how you meet the minimum qualifications. You must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered for the position you are applying for.
• Be sure to include the Position Control Number (P.C.N.) and class title listed on the posting for the specific job for which you are applying.
• Include your resume information. Resume information should include any certification, licenses, course work or experience that is directly related to the job. Since competition for some positions is quite high, most successful candidates have a degree in a related field, specialized training or experience. Refer to the posting for descriptions of specific job duties and qualifications.

Definitions Relating To Postings:

• Non-exempt: position is governed by union contract.
• Exempt: position is exempt from collective bargaining, therefore, not governed by union contract.
• Unclassified: employee is not subject to civil service examination and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Classified: employee is subject to civil service examination and has employment protection under the terms of the Ohio Civil Service laws.
• Full-time Fixed Term (established term regular):  employee has a limited duration of work (usually more that 14 weeks). These employees work a standard forty-hour week and have a starting and ending date each year.
• Part-time Fixed Term (established term irregular): employee has a limited duration of work (usually more that 14 weeks). These employees do not have a standard forty-hour week and instead are provided an identified number of hours and have a starting and ending date each year.

Benefits

Examples of benefits for permanent positions include, but not limited to:

Dental Insurance	Health Insurance	Longevity Pay
Retirement Plan	Vacation Leave	Workers’ Compensation
Disability Plan	Life Insurance	Personal Leave
Sick Leave	Vision Insurance
(Benefits vary with the type of position held & length of employment with the State of Ohio)

Summer Employment

The Division of Parks and Recreation offers a variety of challenging entry-level summer (seasonal) positions that focus on serving the public in a natural park setting. Applicants may apply for positions such as Lifeguard, Natural Resources Aide, Natural Resources Specialist, Park Officer, and Naturalist Aide. The duration of employment varies with the position, but may extend from April to October. Available seasonal positions are filled at the park.

For Additional Information

About Ohio State Parks

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation was established in 1949 to create, operate, protect and maintain a system of state parks, as well as promote their use by the public. Today’s system of 73 state parks encompasses some of Ohio’s finest natural treasures including lakes and rivers, forests and prairies, historic homes and traces of Ohio’s pioneers. Friendly, professional staff and clean, convenient facilities help state park visitors enjoy and appreciate the natural world.

Ohio State Parks Vision

The nationally recognized Ohio State Parks team is committed to service as stewards of the state’s most treasured natural resources and tourism destinations. We will innovate, educate, collaborate, and lead, providing a high standard of quality with our family oriented facilities, services and programs. As ambassadors, we will reach out to build partnerships, involve our communities, and enrich the life of each Ohioan with at least one fond memory of a visit to an Ohio State Park. We will honor our rich natural and cultural heritage to ensure a lasting legacy which will feed the hopes and aspirations of all generations.