Fisheries Wildlife Biologist II

Kate on Conservation; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Kate on Conservation in Kansas seeks a full-time Fisheries District Manager to oversee management for multiple counties in northcentral Kansas, including Glen Elder and surrounding reservoirs. The role integrates research, conservation biology, and human dimensions into fisheries management.

The position involves planning and directing district fisheries programs, conducting population surveys, and providing technical assistance to landowners and local governments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; degree preferred.
• Six years of direct experience in science or wildlife management.
• One year of fisheries management, culture and/or research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage district fisheries across multiple counties in northcentral Kansas.
• Coordinate and direct fisheries programs and projects to benefit users of fisheries resources.
• Conduct fish population surveys and supervise seasonal staff.
• Provide technical services to private landowners and local governing units.
• Engage in data analysis, fisheries research, native species conservation, and habitat improvement.
• Travel as needed for field and office duties.

Skills

Fisheries management

Data analysis

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/agriculture/natural sciences

Job description

This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Fisheries Division at the Glen Elder Area Office within Region 1 and is directly supervised by the Fisheries Regional Supervisor. The Glen Elder Area Office is located in Northcentral Kansas, which boasts abundant outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources. This position has exciting potential to integrate research, conservation biology, and human dimensions into fisheries management.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for district fisheries management and conservation for Cloud, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, and Republic counties in northcentral Kansas, which includes Glen Elder and Lovewell reservoirs, Jewell and Ottawa State fishing lakes, and several publicly accessible impoundments.
• District contains a diverse mix of large reservoirs and small impoundments with some of the state’s best walleye, black bass, and panfish fisheries along with many miles of rivers and streams with sport fish and native species conservation opportunities.
• Work involves organizing, coordinating, and directing fisheries programs and projects to the benefit of users of the fisheries resources.
• Conducts fish population surveys, supervision of seasonal employees, and provides technical services to private landowners and local governing units.
• Other duties relating to data analysis, fisheries research, fish culture, native species conservation, aquatic education, improving fishing access, and aquatic habitat improvement.
• Expected to use and disseminate scientific information for projects in the region and is encouraged to attend natural resource and scientific meetings.
• Cooperates with other agency divisions in the region including law enforcement, public lands, and wildlife, among others.
• There will be a mix of field work, office duties, and travel to accomplish duties.

Benefits

• Salary: Beginning hourly wage of $28.30/hour
• Health and other Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
• Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in environmental, agriculture or natural sciences/resources preferred.
• Six years of direct experience in science or wildlife management.
• Education may be substituted for the required experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• One year of experience in fisheries management, culture and /or research strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.

Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time, please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to [phone], scanned and emailed to [e-mail], or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.