What You’ll Do:

No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio.

As an Amusement Ride and Game Inspector, you'll play a key role in keeping Ohio's fairs, festivals, and amusement parks safe and fun. In this role, you will:

Inspect amusement rides and games to ensure they meet safety standards and are operated properly.
Identify and correct safety issues, including stopping unsafe rides or suspending licenses when needed
Conduct inspections throughout the season, from setup to re-checks during fairs and festivals.
Monitor games and concessions to make sure they are fair, legal, and licensed.
Investigate ride accidents or incidents to determine causes and prevent future issues.
Work directly with fair boards, ride operators, and concession owners to explain and enforce safety rules.
Provide public education on ride safety, including outreach to schools and local officials
Stay current with latest ride technology through training seminars
Support agency operations through reporting, recordkeeping, and occasional assistance with special projects.

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Why Join Us:

Great Benefits: 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!
Paid Training: We'll teach you the skills to succeed.
Travel & Variety: Your "office" is Ohio's fairs, parks, and festivals.
Impact: Your work protects millions of Ohioans every year.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

Minimum Qualifications:

18 months experience in amusement ride maintenance, amusement ride safety inspection or amusement ride manufacturing, construction, manufacturer or maintenance

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

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