Fisheries Biologist 2 - 20058734 & 20060999 (District/Research)

State of Ohio • Hebron, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife is seeking two energetic, passionate individuals to fill Fisheries Biologist 2 positions. One position will be headquartered in Licking County at the Hebron State Fish Hatchery, and the other will be in Athens County at the District 4 Headquarters. These roles are crucial for evaluating existing fish management programs and developing new research and management projects, focusing on areas like fish age and growth, population dynamics, recruitment, mortality, exploitation, stocking strategies, and regulatory impacts. The positions involve conducting and overseeing field surveys of fisheries and aquatic communities, designing and coordinating fisheries and angler access projects, and analyzing biological and environmental data. Responsibilities also include communicating technical information to the public and stakeholders, preparing reports and publications, and presenting findings at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• 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.
• Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
• Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates existing fish management programs and develops new research and management projects, servicing as principal investigator on studies involving fish age & growth, population dynamics, recruitment, mortality, exploitation, stocking strategies, and regulatory impacts.
• Conducts and oversees field surveys of fisheries and aquatic communities (e.g., fish, angler, plankton, aquatic plants, limnological conditions) using appropriate sampling gear.
• Designs, coordinates, and oversees fisheries and angler access projects, determining project requirements, sampling designs, staffing needs, procedures, schedules, budgets, and equipment purchases to support unit and statewide objectives.
• Uses appropriate statistical methods to collate, analyze, model, and interpret biological and environmental data, manages databases and analytical programs, drafts technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and presents technical information at scientific meetings.
• Communicates technical and scientific information to the public and stakeholders, prepares news releases and articles, provides presentations and media responses, represents the division on professional committees.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level