Intermittent Natural Resources Technician ; Hebron State Fish Hatchery

Job Description - Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Hebron State Fish Hatchery) -  (260000EI)

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Allie.

Millero.gov or

Jan 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

DNR Licking 10517 Canal Road Southeast Hebron 43025

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Hebron

Compensation : $19.47/hr

Part-time

Work Hours :
Varies

Union : OCSEA

Natural Resources

Technical Skills :
Data Entry, Equipment Operations, General Maintenance

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

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 (Fish Hatchery Technician) within the Division of Wildlife
, headquartered at Hebron State Fish Hatchery
, assigned to Licking County
. The address is 10517 Canal Road SE, Hebron, Ohio 43025. To learn more about the Hebron State Fish Hatchery, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Conduct surveys and collect data on Ohio's fish populations, including propagation and care of fish; identify fish diseases; use chemicals for disease treatments.
• Apply chemicals for vegetation and pest control; assist with collection and analysis of data for research projects pertinent to fish culture (e.g., trap netting, electrofishing, creel census); maintain records and complete reports.
• Strip eggs from brood stock and fertilize eggs; feed fish and care for spawning devices; install fry and minnow traps and seines; maintain water levels; take sample weights and figure feed rates; bag and box eggs and fry for transportation.
• Perform facility maintenance (e.g., repair drainage systems, cement water boxes, penstocks and catch boxes; repair water screens; mow grass; maintain roads, remove snow).
• Maintain all equipment including minor tune‑ups of tractors, trucks, mowers, cleans and paints buildings; perform minor carpentry repairs (e.g., construct water boxes, traps, screens and shop cupboards); perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Respond to emergency situations associated with fish culturing, (e.g., disease outbreak, pond aeration system, power outage).
• Conduct area tours; answer public injuries regarding Division of Wildlife programs; assist with other sections' field activities, (e.g., stream surveys, deer/turkey check stations, roadkill of injured animals).
• Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.

February 2026 - November 2026

• 40 hours/week (Typically 8-hour days, but may vary and include some long days, up to 15 hours).
• May include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings).
• May be exposed to chemicals during application.

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…