Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Hebron State Fish Hatchery) - 20072250
Ohio Department of Aging
Hebron, OH 43025, USA
Published today
Temporary
What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Fish Hatchery Technician) within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Hebron State Fish Hatchery, assigned to Licking County. The address is 10517 Canal Road SE, Hebron, Ohio 43025. To learn more about the Hebron State Fish Hatchery, please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/hebron-fish-… .
What you will do...
• Conduct surveys and collect data on Ohio's fish populations, including propagation and care of fish; identify fish diseases; use chemicals for disease treatments;
• Apply chemicals for vegetation and pest control; assist with collection and analysis of data for research projects pertinent to fish culture (e.g., trap netting, electrofishing, creel census); maintain records and complete reports;
• Strip eggs from broodstock and fertilize eggs; feed fish and care for spawning devices; install fry and minnow traps and seines; maintain water levels; take sample weights and figure feed rates; bag and box eggs and fry for transportation;
• Perform facility maintenance (e.g., repair drainage systems, cement water boxes, penstocks and catch boxes; repair water screens; mow grass; maintain roads, remove snow);
• Maintain all equipment including minor tune-ups of tractors, trucks, mowers, cleans and paints buildings); perform minor carpentry repairs (e.g., construct water boxes, traps, screens and shop cupboards); perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs;
• Respond to emergency situations associated with fish culturing, (e.g., disease outbreak, pond aeration system, power outage);
• Conduct area tours; answer public injuries regarding Division of Wildlife programs; assist with other sections' field activities, (e.g., stream surveys, deer/turkey check stations, roadkill of injured animals);
• Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.
Duration...
February 2026 - November 2026
Work hours and conditions...
• 40 hours/week (Typically 8-hour days, but may vary and include some long days, up to 15 hours);
• May include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings);
• May be exposed to chemicals during application.
Please note...
This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Wildlife.
This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).
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:
Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver's license; valid Commercial Driver's License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Natural Resources
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Fish Hatchery Technician) within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Hebron State Fish Hatchery, assigned to Licking County. The address is 10517 Canal Road SE, Hebron, Ohio 43025. To learn more about the Hebron State Fish Hatchery, please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/hebron-fish-… .
What you will do...
• Conduct surveys and collect data on Ohio's fish populations, including propagation and care of fish; identify fish diseases; use chemicals for disease treatments;
• Apply chemicals for vegetation and pest control; assist with collection and analysis of data for research projects pertinent to fish culture (e.g., trap netting, electrofishing, creel census); maintain records and complete reports;
• Strip eggs from broodstock and fertilize eggs; feed fish and care for spawning devices; install fry and minnow traps and seines; maintain water levels; take sample weights and figure feed rates; bag and box eggs and fry for transportation;
• Perform facility maintenance (e.g., repair drainage systems, cement water boxes, penstocks and catch boxes; repair water screens; mow grass; maintain roads, remove snow);
• Maintain all equipment including minor tune-ups of tractors, trucks, mowers, cleans and paints buildings); perform minor carpentry repairs (e.g., construct water boxes, traps, screens and shop cupboards); perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs;
• Respond to emergency situations associated with fish culturing, (e.g., disease outbreak, pond aeration system, power outage);
• Conduct area tours; answer public injuries regarding Division of Wildlife programs; assist with other sections' field activities, (e.g., stream surveys, deer/turkey check stations, roadkill of injured animals);
• Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.
Duration...
February 2026 - November 2026
Work hours and conditions...
• 40 hours/week (Typically 8-hour days, but may vary and include some long days, up to 15 hours);
• May include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings);
• May be exposed to chemicals during application.
Please note...
This is a maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Wildlife.
This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).
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 )
Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver's license; valid Commercial Driver's License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Natural Resources