Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Retirement

Training and career development

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery, is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman to lead building maintenance and fish culture activities in Franklin County. This hands-on role supervises staff and coordinates equipment use to support statewide fisheries programs.

The position involves spawning, pond culture, and data collection, with seasonal outdoor work. A bachelor's degree in biological sciences and at least one year of wildlife/fisheries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences.
• One year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field.
• Master's degree can substitute for the required experience.
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and maintains technical equipment for building maintenance and fish culture activities.
• Performs fish culture activities such as sampling, harvesting, and broodstock management.
• Supervises fish and wildlife technicians and trains staff on safety and equipment use.
• Drives large fish transport vehicles and stocks fish into public waters.
• Assists with purchasing supplies and maintaining equipment records.
• Supports other fisheries staff with habitat improvement and broodstock work.

Skills

Wildlife experience

Fisheries experience

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

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10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605192

Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $66,110.88 Annually

Employment Type

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

Location

1883 Indian Gap Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Love the outdoors?

The Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Franklin County is looking for a motivated Fish and Wildlife ManagementForeman!

This 114-acre facility includes 48 production ponds (50 acres of water) where we culture a wide variety ofspecies including channel catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, sauger, saugeye,muskellunge, fathead minnows, and lake sturgeon.

As a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman, you’ll be directly involved in fish spawning and pond culture, helping to support important fisheries management efforts across the state. The work is hands-on, oftenoutdoors in all kinds of weather, and follows the seasonal cycles of fish culture- so no two days are alike!

This position will be the lead for building and ground maintenance and technical fish culture activities atPeter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery. Duties will include training staff proper fish culture techniques, safe useof equipment and assisting with all operations at a fish hatchery.

If you’re ready for a career at Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Schedules, performs, arranges and has complete responsibility for maintenance and performance of technical equipment utilized in building maintenance, and fish culture activities. Performs and/or coordinates the design and construction of equipment critical to fish culture activities.
• Performs fish culture activities such as sample seining, harvesting, summarizing harvest data, and applying chemicals and fertilizers to ponds. Assists with spawning fish, caring for eggs, and fry enumeration.
• Supervises fish and wildlife technicians and trains them in all aspects of safe and proper equipment use for building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and fish culture activities.
• Independently drives large fish transportation vehicles and stocks fish into public lakes, streams, and tailwaters at the appropriate stocking site and maintains fish health during transport.
• Follows state and KDFWR policies and procedures in the purchasing of supplies and equipment as needed or directed. Completes daily activity sheets, stocking cards, and maintain equipment maintenance records.
• Assists other fisheries staff with fish acquisition for broodstock and population studies and with fish habitat improvement work.

Special Requirements: A Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement will be required to perform job duties.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• A 37.5-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; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural science will substitute for the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must be (and remain) eligible to hold a Commercial Driver's License when required by agency. Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work outside in temperature extremes for long periods of time and traverse rough terrain. Must be able to swim.

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 Josh Pennington at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D