Natural Resources Job Board

Title: Deer Program Technician – Kentucky

Agency: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location: Multiple Locations, KY

Start Date: November 1

Job Description:  The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has four openings for seasonal technicians working with its white-tailed deer program. These are 4-month, full time seasonal positions. Workstation location will change over the course of the position depending on program needs, but most work will occur in western Kentucky around the Paducah area. Position duties include the following, but not limited to: (1) assist staff with ongoing deer capture and collaring project, (2) assist with ongoing CWD surveillance efforts, (3) data entry, and (4) various other duties assigned.

Candidates should be prepared to work some weekends, irregular hours, and overtime when necessary.  Our CWD surveillance efforts will focus on the Kentucky modern gun season in November.  Work will be required during the entire month of November with accommodations made for holidays.

Full time housing is provided while based out of Doug Travis WMA in Bardwell, KY. Travel will be covered when working out elsewhere in the state.

Qualifications: A successful candidate will have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and must work well both individually and in a team setting. An excellent work ethic is mandatory. B.S. in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Sciences or related biological sciences degree is desired. 

Some basic experience collecting CWD samples and interacting with the hunting public is preferred. Big game, especially white-tailed deer, capture experience is desired. Experience operating ATVs/ UTVS and other offroad driving is preferred, as is the ability to operate and haul a trailer. Habitat management experience, including the use of chainsaws, similar equipment, or herbicide application, is desired. Candidates must be able to traverse rough terrain in all weather conditions with equipment.  Must be able to carry 25 lbs. of equipment several hundred yards. Applicants must be willing to work in adverse weather during cold winter months during deer capture season.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Tommy.Apostolopoulos@ky.gov with the subject line Deer Program Technician – 4 month. Please denote all electronic files with your last name and document title (ex. Lastname_resume.doc). Please include dates available to start work.

Salary: $15.71 an hour

Last Date to Apply: June 21, 2025

Contact: Tommy Apostolopoulos, Deer Program Biologist

Email: Tommy.Apostolopoulos@ky.gov