Fish Management Coordinator - Multiple Locations

Schedule: Full-time

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 three (3) Fish Management Coordinator (hatcheries) positions within the Division of Wildlife, with 2 positions located at London State Fish Hatchery in Madison County, 2470 Roberts Mill Rd, London, OH 43140 (PN: 20058785 & 20058786); and 1 position located at Castalia State Fish Hatchery in Erie County, 7018 Homegardner Rd, Castalia, OH 44824 (PN: 20101629). To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit

What you will do:

Propagate and care for warm-, cool-, and coldwater 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.

Starting hourly pay of $19.99/hour with multiple pay increases over your first 7 years of service and an ending hourly pay of $23.49/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.

24 months of experience conducting fish management surveys, data collection, operating fish sampling equipment & implementing fish management strategies AND valid driver's license.

-OR completion of associate core program in fisheries science to include 1 course in chemistry AND 6 months of experience conducting fish management surveys, data collection, operating fish sampling equipment & implementing fish management strategies AND valid driver's license.

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

Job Skills: Wildlife