Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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 (Creel Clerk) - 10 positions available within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered in various counties within the state of Ohio. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife, please visit https://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/.

Locations...

There is one opening per location at the following 10 sites:

• Hargus Lake (Pickaway County): PN 20082806
• Hoover Reservoir (Delaware County): PN 20082812
• Pleasant Hill Reservoir (Richland County): PN 20085323
• Atwood Lake (Tuscarawas County): PN 20072196
• Nimisila Reservoir (Summit County): PN 20060927
• Pymatuning Lake (Ashtabula County): PN 20071683
• Dillon Lake (Muskingum County): PN 20076075
• Salt Fork Lake (Guernsey County): PN 20061039
• Caesar Creek Lake (Warren County): PN 20061072
• C.J. Brown Reservoir (Clark County): PN 20082811

What you will do…

• Collect biological and human dimensions data via angler interviews
• Enter data using computers
• Operate boats and motors
• Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.

Preferred qualifications...

Ability to interact with the public; willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather; proficiency at identifying sport fish; knowledge of boat operations; interest in fishing, conservation, or fisheries management; may need to provide a vehicle able to tow a small boat.

Duration...

April 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted

Work hours and conditions...

• Approximately 20 to 40 hours/week depending on the location; this includes two weekend days/week
• May include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings)
• Working outdoors in inclement weather
• All persons hired as a Creel Clerk will be required to complete a watercraft operator’s proficiency examination approved by the Ohio Division of Parks and Watercraft, or show proof of having already completed either a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators boating course, or a proficiency examination approved by the Ohio Division of Parks and Watercraft

Please note...

These are maximum duration, 1000-hour intermittent (unclassified) positions for the Division of Wildlife.

The intermittent positions will remain at step 1 of the pay range. These intermittent positions are 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.

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

Application Requirements:

Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: hr@dnr.ohio.gov. “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System (OHMS) Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES:

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.