Wildlife Biologist I GFTL
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (State) | https://fw.ky.gov/
Details
Application Deadline:
05/05/2024
Published:
04/17/2024
Starting Date:
between 5/15/2024 and 6/30/2024
Hours per Week:
40
Salary:
$2,805.24 to $4,207.94 per month
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
none
Locations:
5470 US-60 (Paducah, KY 42001 USA, Kentucky)
207 YMCA Way (Glasgow, KY 42141 USA, Kentucky)
216 W Ohio St (Morgantown, KY 42261 USA, Kentucky)
320 Traylor St (Princeton, KY 42445 USA, Kentucky)
850 Otter Creek Park (Brandenburg, KY 40108 USA, Kentucky)
2001 Buchanan Blvd (Bardstown, KY 40004 USA, Kentucky)
220 West 1st Street (Morehead, KY 40351 USA, Kentucky)
1095 National Mine Rd (Madisonville, KY 42431 USA, Kentucky)
207 YMCA Way (Glasgow, KY 42141 USA, Kentucky)
216 W Ohio St (Morgantown, KY 42261 USA, Kentucky)
320 Traylor St (Princeton, KY 42445 USA, Kentucky)
850 Otter Creek Park (Brandenburg, KY 40108 USA, Kentucky)
2001 Buchanan Blvd (Bardstown, KY 40004 USA, Kentucky)
220 West 1st Street (Morehead, KY 40351 USA, Kentucky)
1095 National Mine Rd (Madisonville, KY 42431 USA, Kentucky)
Description
Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and Wildlife Resources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors by fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky? Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish and wildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resource they manage. The Wildlife Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking a candidate to work within the Farm Bill Branch.
This is a grant funded time-limited (GFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a grant.
Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish and wildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resource they manage. The Wildlife Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking a candidate to work within the Farm Bill Branch.
This is a grant funded time-limited (GFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a grant.
Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- The candidate’s main role will be to provide technical assistance and conservation program to private landowners. In addition, staff will also provide wildlife technical support and planning at the NRCS Area Level.
- The incumbent will work with KDFWR Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as well as other State and Federal partners to promote, coordinate, and implement wildlife conservation/management across the Commonwealth on private property.
- Activities will include program promotion (workshops and one on one meetings), conservation planning, contract coordination, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting.
Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following:
- A knowledge of the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill.
- Knowledge of or practical experience with agricultural systems and farming.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:
- A 37.50-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
- Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus Paid Holidays
- Overtime and Compensatory Time
- Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness Incentives Program
- Training/Career Development Opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, services/education
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Incumbents in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing duties.
Contact
Jacob Stewart
Jacob.Stewart@ky.gov (preferred contact method)