Administrative Professional 1-(Buck Creek State Park)-20059866

State of Ohio; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking an Administrative Professional 1 for Buck Creek State Park in Clark County, Springfield. The role supports park operations, volunteers, and finances while ensuring high-quality customer service and accurate record-keeping.

The position offers full-time hours, a starting wage of $22.59 per hour with potential increases, and union representation (OCSEA). Benefits and public service opportunities are provided as part of Ohio’s comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science or business office applications.
• For positions requiring technical terminology, 6 mos. trg. or exp. in relevant technical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial assistance by performing routine administrative tasks at Buck Creek State Park.
• Work with volunteer groups by providing and collecting forms, updating event calendars, and serving as liaison between park manager and volunteers.
• Prepare weekly financial reports and dock-related tasks including dock inspections and license fees.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling office email.
• Process campground administration tasks, issue camp tags, and assist with retail sales.
• Communicate effectively between park management and staff to collect paperwork and directions.

Skills

Administrative Support/Services

Education

1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science

Job description

Job Description - Administrative Professional 1-(Buck Creek State Park)-20059866 (260006JY)

Organization

Natural Resources

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Clark County-Springfield

Compensation

$22.59/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00-6:00pm M-F/varies

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Administrative Support/Services

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.

Administrative Professional 1

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Administrative Professional 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Buck Creek State Park, assigned to Clark county. The address is 11976 Buck Creek Lane Springfield, OH 45502 . To learn more about Buck Creek State Park, please visit Buck Creek State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

What you will do

• Provide secretarial assistance by performing routine administrative tasks at Buck Creek State Park
• Work with volunteer groups at the parks by providing and collecting forms, updating special event calendars, as needed and serving as liaison between park manager and volunteer groups;
• Serve as liaison between park management and staff to communicate and collect paperwork;
• Prepare weekly financial reports
• Perform administrative duties such as dock inspections, dock lotteries, and processing dock license fees, preparing and making bank deposits, assist with campground administration, prepare arrival reports, place and remove camp tags, work with camp host volunteers, make retail sales etc.
• Provide excellent customer service through answering phones, screening & directing calls, greeting visitors, giving directions and responding to office email account.
• Starting hourly pay of $22.59/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54/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)

*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.

Qualifications

• 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science or business office applications. For positions requiring technical terminology, applicants must also have 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in relevant technical terminology.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services

Technical Skills

Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Parks and Recreation, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Adaptability

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail] .

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.

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.