What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer 1 -20082458 position at State of Ohio Jobs?
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.
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.
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.
- 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
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: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “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 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
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 applicant's 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 user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".
NOTES:
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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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.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe 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.
Salary : $28 - $35
