Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vacation & Holidays

Retirement

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet has a Fish and Wildlife Resources opening for a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman in the Northeastern Region, Grayson, KY. The role centers on implementing habitat management on public land and coordinating with regional staff to protect Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources.

Responsibilities include documenting habitat practices, supporting field staff, and assisting with regional projects; travel across the state may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a 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 required experience.
• Year-for-year substitution allowed for education.

Responsibilities

• Document knowledge and experience with land and forest management practices.
• Provide support to public land staff and collaborate with regional staff.
• Assist with regional or divisional projects as needed.
• Work in other parts of the state for short stints; comply with fire standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Habitat management

Microsoft Word/Excel

Wildlife management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/natural/agricultural/aquacultural sciences

Job description

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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

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

Location 1486 Camp Webb Road, Grayson, KY 41143 USA

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 Northeastern Region Branch within the Wildlife Division is looking for someone to fulfill a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman position. With supervision, this position will be responsible for implementing habitat management practices on public land in the northeast region.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Document knowledge and experience with various land management and forest management practices and techniques, including implementation of those practices.
• Provide support and input to public land staff and work cohesively with regional and department staff.
• Assist with specialized regional or divisional projects as needed.
• Work in other parts of the state for short stints will be required. Be able to comply with the department’s prescribed fire standards and herbicide application requirements.

Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• A working knowledge of farm equipment.
• Supervisory skills.
• Some computer skills will be required, general knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Office.
• Crew leader or supervisory experience.
• Experience with managing wildlife habitat.

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 Ppaid holidays
• Overtime or 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)

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 Nathan Gregory at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D