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25-00600
Wildlife Biologist II (GFTL)
Pay Grade14
Salary
$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources
Location
Kentucky Department of Fishand Wildlife Resources
1 Sportsmans Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and WildlifeResources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoorsby fishing, hunting, trapping, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities inKentucky? Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fishand Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish andwildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resource theymanage. The Wildlife Division of KDFWR is currently seeking a candidate to work within the Agency's Nongamebranch.
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. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to a GFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to a GFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. A GFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
This position will be located at the KDFWR headquarters in Frankfort, KY.
Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs professional biological work in connection with research, monitoring and management ofsongbirdspecies of greatest conservation need as listed in Kentucky's State Wildlife Action Plan as well as raptors.
- Field surveys for at-risk avian species.
- Technical writing and grant reporting.
- Assistance with the development of management recommendations and policy decisions for at-risk avianspecies.
- Working with partners to implement conservation activities for at-risk avian species.
Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Preferred candidates are proficient with bird identification and handling.
- Successful candidate must have at least one year of experience working with nongame bird species.
- Substantial field experience.
- Scientific writing skills.
We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:
- A 37.5-hour work week (w/occasional overtime required)
- Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays
- Overtime/Compensatory Time
- Affordable Health Insurance w/ Optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness Incentives Program
- Training/Career Development Opportunities; paid Continuing Education
- 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: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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michael Patton at Michael.Patton@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
