Fisheries Biologist - 20058734 & 20060999; District​/Research

Fisheries Biologist 2

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for two Fisheries Biologist 2 positions within the Division of Wildlife. One position will be headquartered in Licking County at the Hebron State Fish Hatchery. The address is 101517 Canal Road, Hebron, Ohio 43025. One position will be headquartered in Athens County at the District 4 Headquarters.

The address is 360 East State Street Athens, Ohio 45701.

What you will do… 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.

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.

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