Aquatic Stewardship Program Lead

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio, ODNR in Columbus, is seeking an Aquatic Stewardship Program Administrator (Wildlife Program Manager) within the Division of Wildlife. You will lead statewide aquatic diversity and invasive species programs and collaborate with other units and partners to safeguard Ohio's aquatic resources.

Starting pay is $36.75 per hour with scheduled increases, ending around $52.27 per hour, with potential COLA adjustments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in wildlife-related fields with 24 months of wildlife program management experience.
• Graduate core program in wildlife management or biology with 12 months of wildlife program management experience.
• Alternative equivalent evidence of the Major Worker Characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Manages statewide aquatic diversity program in the agency's fish management section.
• Manages statewide aquatic invasive species program in the agency's fish management section.
• Collaborates with Wildlife Management to manage the animal component of the Ohio Natural Heritage Database.
• Works with Inland, Lake Erie, and Hatchery units and partners to implement the Aquatic Stewardship program.
• Communicates requests about the aquatic stewardship program to the public, other agencies, and Division of Wildlife staff.

Skills

Management

Wildlife

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Undergraduate core program in wildlife management

Graduate core program in wildlife management or biology

Job description

State of Ohio, ODNR in Columbus, is seeking an Aquatic Stewardship Program Administrator (Wildlife Program Manager) within the Division of Wildlife. You will lead statewide aquatic diversity and invasive species programs and collaborate with other units and partners to safeguard Ohio's aquatic resources.

Starting pay is $36.75 per hour with scheduled increases, ending around $52.27 per hour, with potential COLA adjustments.