Wildlife Program Manager (Aquatic Stewardship Program Administrator) - 20058724
About The Position
The Wildlife Program Manager serves as the Aquatic Stewardship Program Administrator in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife. The position is headquartered at Central Office Fountain Square in Franklin County and manages and coordinates statewide aquatic diversity and aquatic invasive species programs within the agency’s Fish Management section. It also manages the animal component of the Ohio Natural Heritage Database in collaboration with the Wildlife Management section. The administrator works with the Inland, Lake Erie, and Hatchery organizational units, as well as federal agency and university partners, to implement the Aquatic Stewardship program. The role also communicates with and responds to requests from the public, other agencies, and Division of Wildlife staff regarding the program. The position is permanent, full-time, and classified, with work hours listed as 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, subject to change. Compensation starts at $36.75 per hour, with stated increases over the first 6.5 years of service to $52.27 per hour; cost-of-living adjustments may also apply.
Requirements
- Complete an undergraduate core program in the previously cited areas and have 24 months of experience in wildlife program management; or complete a graduate core program in wildlife management, fisheries management, biology, zoology, or a related field and have 12 months of experience in wildlife program management; or have 12 months of experience as an Aquatic Biology Program Administrator (22276) or Wildlife Biology Program Administrator (22286); or provide alternative, equivalent evidence of the major worker characteristics.
- Job skills include management, wildlife, verbal communication, and written communication.
- Applicants must provide transcripts for coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
- The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the statewide aquatic diversity program in the agency’s Fish Management section.
- Manage and coordinate the statewide aquatic invasive species program in the agency’s Fish Management section.
- Manage the animal component of the Ohio Natural Heritage Database in collaboration with the Wildlife Management section.
- Collaborate with the Inland, Lake Erie, and Hatchery organizational units, federal agencies, and university partners to implement the Aquatic Stewardship program.
- Communicate and respond to aquatic stewardship program requests from the public, other agencies, and Division of Wildlife staff.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 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, and optional deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
