Job Details

Position: Research Biologist

Duties:

• Lead internal research projects and contribute to agency-funded University research.
• Provide oversight of statewide standardized sampling programs and support biologists in district offices.
• Analyze and interpret biological and environmental data.
• Manage databases and analytical programs.
• Write technical reports and peer‑reviewed publications and present information at scientific meetings.

Location: Inland Fisheries Research Unit stationed at Hebron State Fish Hatchery, Hebron, OH

Contact: Jeremy Pritt, Fisheries Biology Supervisor; jeremy.pritt@dnr.ohio.gov

Position: District Management Biologist

Duties:

• Conduct and oversee field surveys of fisheries and aquatic communities.
• Contribute to statewide fisheries assessment and research initiatives.
• Design, coordinate, and oversee fisheries and angler access projects.
• Communicate technical and scientific information to the public and stakeholders; prepare news releases and articles.
• Provide presentations and media responses; represent the division on professional committees.

Location: Ohio Division of Wildlife District 4 Headquarters, Athens, OH

Contact: Matt Hangsleben, Fisheries Management Supervisor; matt.hangsleben@dnr.ohio.gov

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in fisheries science and 24 months of training or 24 months of experience in management and coordination of fisheries projects; OR completion of graduate core program in biological sciences to include 6 courses in fisheries science and 2 courses in statistics with 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in management and coordination of fisheries projects; OR completion of graduate core program in fisheries science with 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in management and coordination of fisheries projects; OR 24 months of training or 24 months of experience as Fisheries Biologist 1 (job code 22271).

Pay and Benefits: Starting hourly pay of $28.76/hr with multiple pay increases over the first 5.5 years of service, ending at $38.01/hr with full benefits.

Application

Application Closing Date: July 14, 2026

Apply Online:

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

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