Fish Management Coordinator

Fish Management Coordinator - 20058792 & 20073102 (250006FY)

Organization

: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: Stephanie Sweazy, stephanie.sweazy@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6918

Unposting Date

: Sep 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

: 

DNR Pike 

7487 State Route 124 

 Latham 45646

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Pike County-Latham

Other Locations

: United States of America-OHIO-Auglaize County-St. Mary's

 Compensation: $21.93/hr

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Hours: 8am-5pm Subject to Change

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Wildlife

Technical Skills: Natural Resources

Professional Skills: Verbal Communication

 Agency Overview

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! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Job Description

What we need: 
We are seeking two energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of two Fish Mangement Coordinators within the Division of Wildlife headquartered at:

Fish Management District Four (Kincaid State Fish Hatchery) 

7487 OH-124, Latham, Ohio 45646 - Pike County (1 position) PN:20058792

Fish Management District Five (St. Marys State Fish Hatchery)

01735 Feeder Road, St. Marys, Ohio 45885 - Auglaize County (1 position) PN: 20073102

To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit https://wildohio.gov.

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 $21.93/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7 years of service, with an end hourly pay of $25.77/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 OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

24 mos. exp. conducting fish management surveys, data collection, operating fish sampling equipment & implementing fish management strategies; valid driver's license.

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

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

Job Skills: Wildlife, Natural Resources, Verbal Communication

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs).  Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.  Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6).  Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov.  “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.  Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.