Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Olentangy Wildlife Research St at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

19.47

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wildlife Biology, Data Processing, Habitat Assessment, Audio-Visual Surveys, Monitoring, Navigation, Data Recording, Fieldwork, Research Support, Bird Identification, Camera Traps, Acoustic Classification, Point Count Surveys, Physical Exertion, Equipment Handling, Environmental Awareness

Industry

Government Administration

Description

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.). 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

Responsibilities

Support forest and upland gamebird research in Ohio by conducting surveys and habitat assessments. Process data collected from various monitoring techniques.