Assistant Park & Watercraft Manager (Jesse Owens) - 20102257

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Assistant Park & Watercraft Manager within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Jesse Owens State Park, assigned to Morgan County. The address is 9499 N St Rt 83, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756. To learn more about Jesse Owens State Park please visit Jesse Owens State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

• Acts as assistant to the Park Manager overseeing all park operations in their absence
• Assists with implementation, prioritizing expenditures and tracking of the fiscal operating budget
• Supervise and provide training opportunities to personnel both permanent and seasonal/intermittent positions
• Assist in ODNR’s mission to provide exceptional outdoor recreation and boating opportunities by balancing customer service, education, protection and conservation of Ohio's state parks and waterways
• Works with local communities, schools, and other organizations to develop partnerships and promote park programs, events, and activities
• Starting hourly pay of $25.76/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4 years of service, with an end salary of $31.91/hr.
  
  

18 mos. trg. or exp. in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 6 mos. trg. or exp. in supervisory &/or management principles/techniques; valid driver’s license.

• Or completion of associate core program in natural resources management, parks & recreation management, facility management, hospitality management, business or public administration; 6 mos. trg. or exp. in supervisory &/or management principles/techniques; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Parks and Recreation

Technical Skills: Customer Service, Public Relations, Administrative Support/Services

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Delegation, Adaptability

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Robin D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6981

Unposting Date

Mar 9, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Morgan County-McConnelsville

Compensation

$25.76/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Varies (incl nights/wknds)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Parks and Recreation

Technical Skills

Customer Service, Public Relations, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Delegation

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s 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.