Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness program

Training & career development

Deferred compensation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician II in Morehead, KY. The role involves collecting fisheries data, handling fish, operating boats, and maintaining field equipment as part of a full-time schedule.

Expect a 37.5-hour work week with occasional overtime, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development. A valid driver's license and 1 year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• One year of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience.
• Training may substitute for experience or education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Collect fisheries data for monitoring and research activities.
• Handle fish and use water sampling equipment; operate boats and trailers.
• Maintain equipment, vessels, and gear; keep records and reports up to date.
• Build and maintain fish habitat and related structures; purchase materials as needed.
• Maintain facilities, boat ramps, signs, and conduct site maintenance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor work

Data collection

Boat operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Boats & trailers

Fish sampling gear

Job description

Position

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$29,513.28 - $44,270.88 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

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

Location

120 Fish Hatchery Road
Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Do you like working outdoors? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? Would you liketo work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth’s fish and wildlife resources? Do youwant 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 WildlifeResources (KDFWR) as a Fish and Wildlife Technician II!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collects fisheries data for annual monitoring and research activities. Collects and handles fish, using various fish and water sampling equipment. Trailers, launches and drives boat.
• Maintains project equipment including numerous boats and trailers, vehicles, fish sampling gear, aerators, small motors, and other equipment. Keeps equipment clean, repaired, and ready for use.
• Builds and maintains fish habitat and attractors for district waterbodies. Purchases materials. Lifts heavy objects and operates power tools and chain saw. Trailers, launches and drives boat.
• Maintains department owned facilities, public boat ramps, courtesy docks and posting or maintaining regulation signs at all boat ramps. Mows, sprays herbicide, places rocks on jetties and picks up trash.
• Maintains equipment inventory lists and processing purchase receipts. Maintains up-to-date maintenance records on all district equipment. Maintains accurate daily and monthly activity reports and submit forms as required.
• 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:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have one year of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Additional related training will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Experience in fisheries, wildlife or habitat management/development 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 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

Travel, extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment and wildlife may pose hazards.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D