Administrative Professional 1 (Mosquito Lake) - 20053380

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

Job summary

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking a part-time Administrative Professional 1 at Mosquito Lake State Park in Cortland, OH. The role provides secretarial support, customer service, event coordination, and volunteer liaison duties within the Division of Parks & Watercraft.

Starting pay is $22.59/hr with raises to $26.54/hr over 5.5 years, with potential COLA adjustments. Hours vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science or business office applications.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial assistance by performing routine administrative tasks at Mosquito Lake State Park.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering phones, greeting visitors and directing calls.
• Organize and assist with special events at the park.
• Work with volunteer groups and update event calendars as needed.
• Serve as liaison between park manager and staff.

Skills

Administrative Support

Attention to Detail

Customer Research

Clerical & Data Entry

Natural Resources

Job description

Organization

Natural Resources

Unposting Date

Sep 24, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County-Cortland

Compensation

$22.59/hr

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

Vary, 1300hrs/fiscal yr

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Administrative Support/Services

Technical Skills

Customer Research, Clerical & Data Entry, Natural Resources

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

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.

Job Description

What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of part-time permanent Administrative Professional 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Mosquito Lake State Park in Trumbull County. The address is 1439 State Route 305, Cortland, Ohio 44410. To learn more about Mosquito Lake State Park, please visit Mosquito Lake State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

Note that this is a part-time position that is budgeted for approximately 1300 hours/fiscal year. The days/hours per week will vary and may include nights/weekends/holidays.

What you will do…

• Provide secretarial assistance by performing routine administrative tasks at Mosquito Lake State Park (e.g., boat registrations, docks, mowing permits, camping reservations, special event paperwork);
• Provide excellent customer service (e.g., answer phones, screens & directs calls, greets visitors, gives directions, respond to office email account);
• Organize and assist with special events at the park;
• Work with volunteer groups at the park by providing and collecting forms, updating special event calendars, as needed;
• Serve as liaison between park manager and staff;
• 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.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services .

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

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: Customer Research, Clerical & Data Entry, Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Attention to Detail

Supplemental Information

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

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 Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov and selecting "My Profile".

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

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.

ADA Statement

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 Workplace

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.