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