Fisheries biologist

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Lake County-Fairport Harbor

Work Locations : DNR Lake 1190 High Street Fairport Harbor 44077

Organization : Natural Resources

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8AM-5PM Subject to Change

Compensation : $25.45/hr

Unposting Date : Mar 31, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Wildlife

Technical Skills : Natural Resources, Wildlife

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail

Agency Contact Name : Jennifer Gates

Agency Contact Information : ,

Fisheries Biologist 2 - 20058755, 20058753

(240001OO)

Job Duties

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for two (2) Fisheries Biologist 2 positions within the Division of Wildlife , headquartered in Lake County within the State of Ohio. The work location address is the Fairport Fisheries Research Station 1900 High St., Fairport Harbor, OH 44077. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit

What you will do:

• Develops & implements sampling for the study of fish population dynamics, fish habitat, community interactions, diet analysis, age & growth.
• Conducts & oversees Lake Erie field assessment & research of Lake Erie fisheries (i.e., harvest and fish population assessment, plankton, invertebrates, habitat, and limnological conditions) using appropriate sampling methods (i.e., gill nets, trawls, electrofishing, plankton nets, hydroacoustics, tagging).
• Conducts & oversees laboratory analysis of field samples (i.e., fish age and growth, population parameters, fish diet analysis, & taxonomy of various aquatic organisms) using laboratory procedures & equipment.
• Collates biological data using appropriate statistical methods; develops computer data formats, data bases, & programs for statistical analysis; interprets analyses & drafts special reports & technical publications; recommends management practices based upon research & survey results.
• Represents the department on technical committees of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission's Lake Erie Committee & in that capacity, coordinates research with other agencies & institutions & participates in modeling fish yields & population dynamics.

Starting hourly pay of $25.45/ hour with multiple pay increases over your first 7 years of service and an ending hourly pay of $33.63/hour.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in fisheries science AND 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in management and coordination of fisheries projects.

• OR completion of graduate core program in biological sciences to include 6 courses in fisheries science and 2 courses in statistics (e.g., fisheries management, fishery techniques, limnology, ichthyology, fish biology, fish ecology, aquatic entomology) AND 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in management and coordination of fisheries projects.

• OR completion of graduate core program in fisheries science AND 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in management and coordination of fisheries projects.

• OR 24 months of training or 24 months of experience as Fisheries Biologist 1, 22271.

• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Wildlife ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of fish management practices; aquatic biology; aquatic zoology; statistical analysis; research methods; budgeting*; technical writing; supervisory techniques/principles*; employee training & development*. Skill in operation of laboratory & survey equipment. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write complex technical documents; gather, collate & classify data; lift 50 lbs. (*)Developed after employment.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at or .

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

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NOTES: Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

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