Fish Hatchery Superintendent - 20058777

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 Hatchery Superintendent within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Senecaville State Fish Hatchery in Guernsey county. The address is 57199 Seneca Dam Road, Senecaville, Ohio 43780. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov.

What you will do

* Supervises all personnel & plans, schedules & executes fish production activities at the assigned Fish Hatchery (e.g., collection & care of broodstock, eggs, fry, fingerlings & yearlings; distribution & stocking, identification & treatment of diseases & nutritional problems & monitoring water quality & chemical parameters, compilation, analysis & interpretation of data to determine problems, efficiency & cost effectiveness of production techniques to prepare reports & recommendations)
* Participates in preparing training lessons & provides training to personnel in fish production
* Drafts quarterly & annual budgets for hatchery operation & submits to central office for approval
* Purchases materials, solicits bids, maintains inventory records & surveys
* Plans & directs building & grounds maintenance

What's in it for you

The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental and vision insurance. At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, Employee Tuition reimbursement program and much more. To view all the benefits offered, please visit Total Rewards .

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!

Completion of undergraduate core program in fisheries science; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in aquaculture; valid driver's license.

* Or completion of undergraduate core program in biological sciences to include 6 courses in fisheries science (e.g., fisheries management, fishery techniques, limnology, ichthyology, fish biology, fish ecology, aquatic entomology, parasitology, fish physiology) & 2 courses in statistics; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in aquaculture; valid driver's license.
* Or completion of graduate core program in biological sciences to include 6 courses in fisheries science (e.g., fisheries management, fishery techniques, limnology, ichthyology, fish biology, fish ecology, aquatic entomology, parasitology, fish physiology) & 2 courses in statistics; 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in aquaculture; valid driver's license.
* Or 2 yrs. exp. as Fish Hatchery Coordinator, 22232; valid driver's license.
* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.