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Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the DNR Fish and Wildlife Division:
The Division of Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana's fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.
Role Overview:
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of fisheries management programs in a 5 county district in northeast Indiana. The incumbent is responsible for improving sport fishing in public waters through the application of biologically sound fish management techniques. Requires specialized knowledge of biological principles and life histories of aquatic communities including fish and plants. Requires specialized knowledge of limnology, ichthyology, fisheries management, and aquatic resource management. Incumbent assists the district biologist in planning and conducting population investigations, compiling and interpreting scientific data, and writing scientific reports. Ability to serve as a project leader on specific sites or programs. Some key responsibilities include:
Location: Fawn River State Fish Hatchery, Orland, Indiana
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
You must satisfy the following requirement to continue employment:
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Current Employee? Click here to apply.
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the DNR Fish and Wildlife Division:
The Division of Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana's fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.
Role Overview:
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of fisheries management programs in a 5 county district in northeast Indiana. The incumbent is responsible for improving sport fishing in public waters through the application of biologically sound fish management techniques. Requires specialized knowledge of biological principles and life histories of aquatic communities including fish and plants. Requires specialized knowledge of limnology, ichthyology, fisheries management, and aquatic resource management. Incumbent assists the district biologist in planning and conducting population investigations, compiling and interpreting scientific data, and writing scientific reports. Ability to serve as a project leader on specific sites or programs. Some key responsibilities include:
- Conducts or assists in conducting scientific evaluations of fisheries resources.
- Responsible for developing project plans, safety, equipment repair, and maintenance.
- Coordinate schedules to assist with field collections of fish and other aquatic sampling using various gear types.
Location: Fawn River State Fish Hatchery, Orland, Indiana
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Plan and conduct scientific investigations to gather data on population status, resource utilization, or environmental conditions for management and research needs.
- Survey and collect data and samples for process and analysis using standard techniques.
- Conduct laboratory analyses utilizing a variety of technical equipment.
- Assist with environmental permitting and reviews.
- Assist in the evaluation and interpretation of data from analyses and investigations.
- Classify environmental conditions according to established standards and biological guidelines.
- Make recommendations for program objectives and policies dealing with routine problems.
- Write and edit technical reports on daily operations, program implementation, results, and goals obtained.
- Assist other biologists on large-scale research and management projects.
- Assist with special programs, projects, and investigations.
- Research, develop, and apply new methods of analyses and reviews current information.
- Responsible for the protection and improvement of habitat for all land and aquatic life.
- Assist with planning and conducting population investigations, compiling, and interpreting scientific data, and writing scientific reports.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree within a Natural Resource related field.
- Advanced knowledge of botany, ecology, biology, and zoology.
- Practical knowledge of legal guidelines as they apply to performance of duties.
- Ability to interpret technical material in books, manuals, and journals; write and/or edit scientific documents.
- Ability to plan and conduct investigations, surveys, and collection of data, including the ability to deal with unprecedented situations.
- Ability to analyze samples using various types of equipment and procedures.
- Ability to interpret data and apply interpretations.
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills.
- Ability to learn to use statistical packages and other software (e.g., ArcGIS) for data analysis and data retrieval.
- Possess great organizational skills with the ability to prioritize variable workloads and multiple projects.
- Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships with other staff and external partners/cooperators.
You must satisfy the following requirement to continue employment:
- Ability to obtain and maintain professional licenses.
- Must be able to obtain an Indiana driver's license.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Current Employee? Click here to apply.
