• Job Description

  Req#: 101517
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  Who we are:

  The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

  ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

  This is a seasonal (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Hocking Hills State Park, assigned to Hocking county. The address is 19852 State Route 664, Logan, Ohio 43138. Click the following link to learn more about the Hocking Hills State Park. These positions are utilized during the division's typical busiest season which runs from May through September.

  Position Description:

  Rescues swimmers in distress (e.g., enters water to aid potential drowning victims; uses rescue equipment (e.g., rescue tube, rescue board; canoe) to tow/pull swimmer to safety): performs emergency first aid (e.g., administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation; holds compress to bleeding area; covers victim).

  Guards designated swimming area against drownings & related accidents; advises public of pertinent provisions of Ohio Revised Code & Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Parks & Watercraft Division rules & regulations; requests public’s compliance with laws, rules & regulations; summons law enforcement for enforcement of rules & regulations; attends training sessions.

  Completes incident report forms; inspects safety equipment for any needed repairs; maintains swimming area (e.g., picks up litter, empties trash containers, checks restrooms, vending machines, mows grass, paints surfaces); keeps supervisor well informed of swimming area maintenance needs (cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs).

  UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Exposed to weather; exposed to potentially hostile general public; exposed to danger in performing water rescue; works weekends, evenings & rotating shifts

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  American Red Cross lifeguard training certificate or American Red Cross lifeguard training certificate 2, YMCA - National YMCA lifeguard certificate, Boy Scouts Of America - BSA lifeguard certificate or BSA aquatic instructor certificate, Ellis & Associates - national pool & watermark lifeguard training certificate, or nationally recognized equivalent; CPR (i.e., cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificate. If required to work longer than four months, the final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.
  
  Job Skills: Parks and Recreation

  Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

  Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

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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.

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  The 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.

  !*!Knowledge of safety practices & regulations of designated swimming area*. Skill in swimming; use of water rescue equipment (e.g., rescue tube, rescue board); water rescue techniques; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; first aid. Ability to recognize unusual & threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; maneuver bodies in water & pull distressed swimmers to safety; deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context.
  
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  The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. 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: - Applicants may attach the following document types: •Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) •PDF (.pdf), •Plain Text (.txt) •Rich Text (.rtf). Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

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  VERIFIABLE INFORMATION

  Applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will be considered as part of the application packet in addition to the fully completed civil service application, not in place of. Applicants may be required to submit transcripts or licensure(s) to support their application.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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