What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for two (2) Fisheries Biologist 2 positions within the Division of Wildlife. One position (PN 20058931) will be headquartered in Hancock County at the District 2 Headquarters . The address is 952 Lima Avenue Findlay, Ohio 45840. One position (PN 20061001) will be headquartered in Athens County at the District 4 Headquarters . The address is 360 East State Street Athens, Ohio 45701. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit Division of Wildlife | Ohio Department of Natural Resources . What you will do... Principle investigator of field surveys and research of aquatic organisms (e.g., fish, crayfish, freshwater mussels), invasive species monitoring and control, and aquatic habitat and water quality assessment. Participates in fish management research projects across rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs, involving fish age/growth, population dynamics, recruitment, mortality, exploitation, stocking strategies, and regulation effects. Determines project needs, staffing, equipment, scheduling, and budgets; prepares technical reports and management recommendations; contributes to strategic, tactical, and operational planning. Collates biological and environmental data using statistical methods, develops and maintains computer files and analytical tools, interprets statistical outcomes, and prepares scientific reports, publications, and presentations for internal, public and scientific meetings. Works with stakeholders and inter-agency teams on aquatic organisms and habitat restoration and protection projects (e.g., species recovery, dam removal, riparian corridor protection, water quality improvements), aquatic invasive species projects (e.g., prevention, early detection, control, outreach), supporting initiatives funded through external grant programs; represents the division on committees. Starting hourly pay of $28.76/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $38.01/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 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 Completion of undergraduate core program in fisheries science AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in management & coordination of fisheries projects. -Or completion of graduate core program in biological sciences to include 6 courses in fisheries science & 2 courses in statistics; (e.g., fisheries management, fishery techniques, limnology, ichthyology, fish biology, fish ecology, aquatic entomology), 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in management & coordination of fisheries projects. -Or completion of graduate core program in fisheries science AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in management & coordination of fisheries projects. -24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. as Fisheries Biologist 1, 22271. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Wildlife, Natural Resources, Attention to Detail, Analyzation