Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Interim)

FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES, KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is looking for interim Fish and Wildlife Technician I positions across multiple locations. These roles perform beginning level technical work in fisheries, wildlife management areas, habitat programs or research projects.

An interim position is less than nine months and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115, with paid leave and holidays, plus employee discounts.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries or wildlife management will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Transport fish and wildlife throughout state and releases them into appropriate habitat.
• Feeds, waters and cares for fish and wildlife while in care of the agency.
• Performs maintenance work on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Assists biologists and other professionals in the execution of their duties.
• Interacts with public as assigned by supervisor.
• Learns to operate heavy and technical equipment (tractor, mowers, other agricultural equipment).
• Mows, weed eats, landscapes.
• Learns to collect data concerning fish and wildlife and to prepare reports.
• Assists in the performance of soil and water tests and plants and cultivates agricultural crops to serve as food for wildlife.
• Assists in the creation and, or, restoration of terrestrial and aquatic habitat through environmentally accepted construction and development practices.
• Assists in the identification and marking of boundaries of habitat and department held lands.

Job description

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2603941

Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Interim)

Pay Grade 09

Salary

$13.76 - $20.64 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

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

Location

Location Varies

Description

Do you love working outdoors in the woods or on the water? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!
These interim positions perform beginning level technical work in various locations for fisheries, Wildlife Management Area (WMA), habitat management programs or research programs. An interim position means a position is established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115. Our Fish and Wildlife Technician I’s are eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, and employee discounts.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Transport fish and wildlife throughout state and releases them into appropriate habitat.


• Feeds, waters and cares for fish and wildlife while in care of the agency.


• Performs maintenance work on equipment, facilities, and grounds.


• Assists biologists and other professionals in the execution of their duties.


• Interacts with public as assigned by supervisor.


• Learns to operate heavy and technical equipment (tractor, mowers, other agricultural equipment).


• Mows, weed eats, landscapes.


• Learns to collect data concerning fish and wildlife and to prepare reports.


• Assists in the performance of soil and water tests and plants and cultivates agricultural crops to serve as food for wildlife.


• Assists in the creation and, or, restoration of terrestrial and aquatic habitat through environmentally accepted construction and development practices.


• Assists in the identification and marking of boundaries of habitat and department held lands.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have a strong work ethic, work well with a team, be a self- starter as well as be adaptable and flexible.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.


• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE


• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE


• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries or wildlife management will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.


• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions
A majority of time may be spent working outside in inclement weather. Will be exposed to insects, snakes, and other harmful animals. Employees in this class will be required to operate various types of equipment used for general building maintenance and lawn maintenance. Incumbent must be able to bend, stoop, climb, crawl, and walk.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact FW HR at [e-mail] or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D