for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Location Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources 1 Sportsman's Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 USA 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 Wildlife Biologist II to work within the Migratory Bird Program to oversee the statewide migratory game bird banding program. Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Work with KDFWR staff and the public to implement research and management projects focused on migratory game birds. (ducks, geese, doves, woodbird, etc. ) Participate in visual and audio
surveys of migratory game and nongame birds, including aerial surveys.
Will oversee conservation of interior least terns, shorebirds, wading birds, marsh birds and other species of wetland-oriented nongame birds. Serve as technical expert on national panels for the conservation of migratory game birds including Joint Ventures and the Mississippi Flyway game and nongame bird technical sections. This position will require periods of extensive field work and frequent travel in-state to oversee projects. Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following: Excellent communication skills. Strong bird identification skills. Previous experience banding migratory birds.
Experience in managing wetland habitats. Excellent technical writing skills, experience with experimental design and the collection and analysis of field data. Experience using Arc GIS, and a working knowledge of NAWMP (North American Waterfowl Management Plan), NAWCA (North American Wetlands Conservation Act) and the Flyway process. 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 and 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: Must have one year of professional experience in wildlife management, wildlife biology and/or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience 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.
Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing the job duties. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Brunjes at An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
