Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Olentangy Wildlife

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver’s license; valid Commercial Driver’s License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Natural Resources

Application Requirements:

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What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (3 positions) within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Olentangy Wildlife Research Station, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Bldg B-1, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit the Division of Wildlife.

What you will do...

· Support forest and upland gamebird research in Ohio.

· Carry out in-person audio-visual surveys for ruffed grouse, wild turkey, pheasants and other species.

· Conduct passive monitoring using autonomous recording units (ARUs) and camera traps.

· Perform habitat assessments in forest and grassland habitats.

· Process data.

· Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.

Preferred qualifications...

· Knowledge of wildlife biology through the completion of at least 2 years/4 semesters of post-high school education towards a degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or related field.

· Experience or training with the following\: identification by sight and sound of birds common to Ohio/the Midwest, acoustic classification software (e.g. BirdNet, Kaleidoscope), off-road navigation and travel, point count surveys, habitat measurements, and accurately recording data.

· Experience working long, early hours in sometimes unpleasant conditions (heat/humidity, biting insects, etc.).

Duration...

· The start date is scheduled for January 2026; the duration is to be confirmed.

Work hours and conditions...

· Variable hours, up to 40 hours/week.

· Work conditions may include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings).

· Perform some overnight travel.

· Work outside in conditions ranging from extreme cold/rain/snow to high heat and humidity.

· Possible exposure to biting insects/wildlife and poisonous plants.

· Riding as a passenger in aircraft (fixed wing or helicopter).

· Physical exertion (foot travel off-road and off-trail among hills of eastern Ohio, lifting and carrying equipment).

· Vehicles are provided for travel to work locations. Housing is not provided.

Please note...

This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Wildlife.

This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g. vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).

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.

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.

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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.