LAKE ERIE FIELD TECHNICIANS

Location: Fairport Harbor (2 positions available) and Sandusky (2 positions available)
Pay Rate: $19.47/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week (will include long days and occasional weekends)
Position Dates: May through October, 2026

The ODNR Division of Wildlife is looking for applicants to assist with Lake Erie fisheries assessment and research projects.  We are seeking motivated individuals that excel at working both independently and in a team environment, have demonstrated an interest in a career in fisheries management, and have strong interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants that have completed a B.S. or B.A. in Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field.

Responsibilities:
Assist with fisheries fieldwork (bottom trawling, gill netting, electrofishing, etc.) aboard Lake Erie research vessels; collect and process samples from harvested fish, including length, weight, sex, maturity, and diets; record data in the lab and in the field; examine sport and commercial harvest for tags; collect age/length data from anglercaught fish; age fish by otoliths; perform water quality, benthic, habitat and hydroacoustic sampling; assist with fisheries research projects and AIS removal efforts; assist with facility/vessel maintenance. 

Applicant must be:

• A minimum of 18 years old
• A holder of a valid driver’s license

To apply, email resume and cover letter to:

Fairport Harbor Contact:
Ann Marie Gorman
Ann.Gorman@dnr.ohio.gov   
1190 High High St.
Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
(440) 352-4199

Sandusky Contact:
Eric Weimer
Eric.Weimer@dnr.ohio.gov
305 E. Shoreline Dr.
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 871-6143