Fish Management Technician 20058781

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 a Fish Management Technician within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Senecaville Fish Hatchery, assigned to Guernsey county. The address is 57199 Seneca Dam Road, Senecaville, Ohio 43780. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit https://Wildohio.gov.

What you will do…

• Propagate and care for warm-, cool-, and cold-water fish to stock in public waters
• Perform facility and grounds maintenance
• Monitor fish health and use chemicals for disease treatments
• Assist with public outreach events and facility tours
• Operate heavy machinery and vehicles

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 Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

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

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.

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

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.

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.

We are ready for you!

We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Knowledge of inventory control; safety practices (use of respirator, goggles, vehicle operation); public relations; agency policies and procedures (department, division)*; government structure and process (local, state, federal)*; natural sciences (knowledge of fish propagation techniques & hatchery operations, fish management practices, general biology, general chemistry & zoology). Skilled in word processing (Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint); equipment operations (personal computer, general office equipment, all types of fish sampling/collecting nets & seines, water sampling equipment, pumps & sprayers, automobile, pick-up truck & towing trailers, fish hauling truck, welder, power tools, hand tools, tractors & mowers). Ability to deal with problems involving few variables in familiar context; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral picture or schedule form; comprehend & record figures accurately; recognize safety warnings; maintain accurate records; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; demonstrate strength to lift up to 50 lbs. (e.g., equipment, bags of fertilizer, nets, fish stocking tanks, generators, fish feed, nets of fish).

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 Office of Human Resources at 614-265-6981 or hr@dnr.ohio.gov.

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

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES:

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

Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.

Applicants may attach the following document types:

• Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), PDF (.pdf), Plain Text (.txt), Rich Text (.rtf)

Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

VERIFIABLE INFORMATION

All information pertaining to education, training and/or experience must be verifiable on your State of Ohio Civil Service Employment Application and/or attached resume, transcript or licensure(s) for the information to be considered.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.