Fisheries Biologist 2 - 20058754

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position of Fisheries Biologist 2 within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Fairport Fisheries Station in Lake county. The address is 1190 High St., Fairport Harbor, OH 44077. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit please visit https://wildohio.gov

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, creel).
• 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 $27.92/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $36.90/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.
  
  

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

• OR completion of graduate core program in biological sciences to include 6 courses in fisheries science & 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 & 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 & 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, Natural Resources, Attention to Detail, Analyzation

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Stephanie Sweazy, stephanie.sweazy@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6918

Unposting Date

Dec 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Lake

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lake County-Fairport Harbor

Compensation

$27.92/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

Analyzation, Attention to Detail

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.