Wildlife Biologist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Health Insurance

Retirement

Wellness Incentives

Training/Career Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources in Paducah seeks a Wildlife Biologist I to deliver technical assistance to private landowners and work with NRCS and partners to promote wildlife conservation across the Commonwealth. The role involves planning, coordination, and reporting on conservation activities, and outdoor fieldwork in various conditions.

Applicants should hold a biology-related bachelor’s degree, be able to communicate effectively with landowners, and work independently with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science, wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and conservation program to private landowners.
• Coordinate conservation planning, site assessments, and reporting with NRCS and partners.
• Promote and implement wildlife conservation/management across the Commonwealth on private property.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Communication with landowners

Independent work

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

Wildlife Biologist I

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$3,035.50 - $4,553.26 Monthly

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

5470 US-60
Paducah, KY 42001 USA

Description

Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's Fish and WildlifeResources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoorsby fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky? Joinus in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeResources (KDFWR)!

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish andwildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resource theymanage. The Wildlife Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking a candidate to work withinthe Farm Bill Branch.

• This positions main role will be to provide technical assistance and conservation program to privatelandowners. In addition, staff will also provide wildlife technical support and planning at the NRCS AreaLevel.
• The candidates will work with KDFWR Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as wellas other State and Federal partners to promote, coordinate, and implement wildlife conservation/managementacross the Commonwealth on private property.
• Activities will include program promotion(workshops and one on one meetings), conservation planning,contract coordination, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting.

Preferred skills

• A knowledge of the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill.
• Knowledge of or practical experience with agricultural systems and farming.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.

Benefits

• A 37.50-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/Career Development Opportunities.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
• Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment,services/education.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

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

Incumbents in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing duties.

Probationary Period

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

Questions

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Riley Dollenbacher at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D