Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Olentangy Wildlife Research Station) - Multiple Positio

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 (3 positions) within the Division of Wildlife , headquartered at Olentangy Wildlife Research Station , assigned to Franklin County . The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Bldg B-1, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit the Division of Wildlife .

What you will do...

• Support forest and upland gamebird research in Ohio.

• Carry out in-person audio-visual surveys for ruffed grouse, wild turkey, pheasants and other species.

• Conduct passive monitoring using autonomous recording units (ARUs) and camera traps.

• Perform habitat assessments in forest and grassland habitats.

• Process data.

• Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.

Preferred qualifications...

• Knowledge of wildlife biology through the completion of at least 2 years/4 semesters of post-high school education towards a degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or related field.

• Experience or training with the following: identification by sight and sound of birds common to Ohio/the Midwest, acoustic classification software (e.g. BirdNet, Kaleidoscope), off-road navigation and travel, point count surveys, habitat measurements, and accurately recording data.

• Experience working long, early hours in sometimes unpleasant conditions (heat/humidity, biting insects, etc.).

Duration...

• The start date is scheduled for January 2026; the duration is to be confirmed.

Work hours and conditions...

• Variable hours, up to 40 hours/week.

• Work conditions may include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings).

• Perform some overnight travel.

• Work outside in conditions ranging from extreme cold/rain/snow to high heat and humidity.

• Possible exposure to biting insects/wildlife and poisonous plants.

• Riding as a passenger in aircraft (fixed wing or helicopter).

• Physical exertion (foot travel off-road and off-trail among hills of eastern Ohio, lifting and carrying equipment).

• Vehicles are provided for travel to work locations. Housing is not provided .

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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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