Fish Management Coordinator - 20061071

State of Ohio • Xenia, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is seeking a Fish Management Coordinator headquartered at the District 5 Wildlife Office in Greene County, at 1076 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, Ohio. The position supports fish management and the upkeep of fishing access and related facilities. It is a permanent, full-time classified position represented by OCSEA, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change.

The starting pay is $22.59 per hour, with multiple increases during the first 5.5 years of service to an end salary of $26.54 per hour. Cost-of-living adjustments may also apply, and longevity pay supplements begin after five years of state service.

The selected candidate must meet one of the listed qualification pathways: 24 months of experience conducting fish management surveys, collecting data, operating fish sampling equipment, and implementing fish management strategies, plus a valid driver’s license; or completion of an associate core program in fisheries science that includes a chemistry course, six months of the specified experience, and a valid driver’s license; or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: 24 months of experience conducting fish management surveys, collecting data, operating fish sampling equipment, and implementing fish management strategies, plus a valid driver's license; completion of an associate core program in fisheries science including one chemistry course, plus six months of that experience and a valid driver's license; or an equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications in their application.
• Transcripts are required for coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments claimed on the application; they may be unofficial until selection and must be submitted by the posting deadline.
• The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fish surveys using various methods.
• Maintain fish sampling equipment.
• Maintain fishing access, including boat ramps, docks, dams, fishing piers, and buildings.
• Assist with preparing for and overseeing contractors performing maintenance and/or projects on assigned areas.
• Maintain, transport, and operate watercraft, including trailers and outboard motors.
• Maintain, transport, and operate landscape and construction equipment, such as skid steer tractors, utility tractors, and tractor implements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree