Fish and Wildlife Program Manager

FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES, KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

37.5 hour week

Retirement

Career development

Job summary

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources seeks a motivated Program Manager to oversee the statewide stream restoration and wetlands mitigation program. The role provides program and personnel oversight, guiding technical staff and ensuring regulatory compliance across projects statewide.

The position emphasizes environmental review, aquatic habitat initiatives, and coordination with the Division Director on statewide programs while supporting procurement processes and field operations throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related field.
• Five years of experience in fish and wildlife management or related areas.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide stream restoration and coordinate with staff on environmental review and aquatic habitat projects.
• Provide technical guidance to staff on regulatory and mitigation efforts.
• Ensure procurements comply with laws and act as liaison for statewide programs and projects.
• Support Division Director with program administration and special projects.

Job description

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2604032

Fish and Wildlife Program Manager

Pay Grade 18

Salary $63,262.08 - $94,892.88 Annually

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 1 Sportsmans Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Join us in the exciting, innovative and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! We are seeking a motivated Fish and Wildlife Program Manager to support the stream and wetland mitigation program within the KDFWR. This position provides program and personnel oversight for a statewide mitigation program. Previous mitigation and regulatory compliance experience are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provides Oversight and Coordinates the KDFWR Statewide Stream Restoration Program and provides guidance to technical staff involved with implementation of restoration efforts.
• Provides oversight and technical expertise and guidance to staff involved with environmental review of development projects and impacts to fish and wildlife resources.
• Provides oversight and technical expertise and guidance to staff involved with implementing aquatic habitat projects with the goal of restoring or creating aquatic structures important to aquatic invertebrate and fish communities.
• Conducts internal administrative investigations in accordance with KRS Chapter 18A, providing program confirmation to procurement laws and ensuring all procurements are done so within the appropriate manner and statutorily compliant.
• Provides administrative and management support to Division Director on statewide programs and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• 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 science, public relations, fish and wildlife management, law enforcement, engineering, education, recreation administration, professional accounting, marketing or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience in fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement, conservation education, engineering, professional accounting or marketing.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the area of fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement or related field will substitute for the college on a year-for-year basis.

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 Considerable time will be spent outdoors working with field management personnel. Extensive travel will be required within the region and throughout the state.

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 Kevin Rexroat at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D