Fisheries Biologist 2 - 20058734 & 20060999 (District/Research)

Evaluates existing fish management programs and develops new research and management projects

Serves as principal investigator on studies involving fish age & growth, population dynamics, recruitment, mortality, exploitation, stocking strategies, and regulatory impacts.

Conducts and oversees field surveys of fisheries and aquatic communities (e.g., fish, angler, plankton, aquatic plants, limnological conditions) using appropriate sampling gear.

Designs, coordinates, and oversees fisheries and angler access projects, determining project requirements, sampling designs, staffing needs, procedures, schedules, budgets, and equipment purchases to support unit and statewide objectives.

Uses appropriate statistical methods to collate, analyze, model, and interpret biological and environmental data

Manages databases and analytical programs, drafts technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and presents technical information at scientific meetings.

Communicates technical and scientific information to the public and stakeholders

• Prepares news releases and articles
• Provides presentations and media responses
• Represents the division on professional committees

Pay and Benefits

Starting hourly pay of $28.76/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $38.01/hr.

There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied.

Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in fisheries science AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. 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), 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in management & coordination of fisheries projects.
• Or completion of graduate core program in fisheries science AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in management & coordination of fisheries projects.
• 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. as Fisheries Biologist 1, 22271.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

• Wildlife
• Natural Resources
• Attention to Detail
• Analyze

Agency Contact Name and Information

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

Unposting Date

Jul 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM