Overview

21-06776

Wildlife Biologist IV

Pay Grade 16

Salary $42,646.56 – $68,234.40

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Ballard Wildlife Management Area
864 Wildlife Lodge Road
La Center, KY 42056 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)!

Responsibilities of this position include overseeing the planning, management and operation of the Ballard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) as well as supervising operations of the Boatwright and Coil Estate WMAs in Ballard County. Primary duties will be to work with program and regional staff, agency administration and agency partners to develop and implement long term waterfowl management plans for the areas and the region. Other duties are scheduling the work of 5 staff to develop and maintain wildlife habitat on the areas. Primarily this position must ensure wintering habitat for 3 to 5 million waterfowl use days and 3000 waterfowl hunters while overseeing the development and operations of 18,000-20,000 acres of wetland habitat with associated wetland and upland systems, farming operations and associated maintenance. This position is also responsible for area farm contracts, maintaining and coordinating the use and maintenance of numerous pieces of farm machinery, heavy equipment and trucks, maintenance of area buildings, completing and maintaining area budgets and administrative reports for administration and program staff, wildlife surveys, public inquiries, public meetings and administration of public area hunts. This position serves as the regional waterfowl and wetland management specialist and assists other Wildlife Management Areas in the Purchase Region as necessary.

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 and Career Development Opportunities
  • Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
  • Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and 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 five years 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. A PhD degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for two years 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

Spends majority of time outdoors. Must be able to traverse rough and mountainous terrain with equipment.

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 LeRoy Scott Harp at Leroy.harp@ky.gov.