Public Information Officer 1 -20082458

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Public Information Officer 1 within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at the Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center in Ottawa County. The address is 388 West Shore Blvd, Put-in-Bay, 43456. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife, please visit Division of Wildlife.

What You Will Do…

• Oversee/direct daily operation of the Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center located on South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay Township); Act as Division liaison within the local community on educational outreach opportunities and special events held at the facility
• Manage and train personnel (FT/PT/volunteers) providing educational fishing experiences, tours and special programming at the facility
• Oversee maintenance of facility (outdoor/indoor), including custodial, landscaping, snow removal, minor repairs, daily animal care, cleaning enclosures and aquaria, water quality monitoring as necessary
• Develop and conduct special programs, exhibits and displays on native wildlife with a focus on Lake Erie aquatic education
• Assist in preparing and managing budgets, operation plans and purchasing contracts; produces activity reports as needed (daily, weekly, monthly, annual)
• Starting hourly pay of $28.08 hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $35.07/hr.
  
  

30 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings AND valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication AND 6 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication AND valid driver's license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Specialist, 64420 AND valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills

Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Communications, Education

Professional Skills: Creativity, Organizing and Planning

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Theresa Ellis, theresa.ellis@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6332

Unposting Date

Apr 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ottawa County

Compensation

$28.08/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Communications

Technical Skills

Communications, Education, Natural Resources

Professional Skills

Creativity, Organizing and Planning

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.