Wildlife Biologist I

FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES, KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Overtime and Compensatory Time

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Wellness Incentives Program

Training/Career Development

401K

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources in Paducah is seeking a Wildlife Biologist I to support the Farm Bill Branch. The role involves providing technical assistance and conservation program support to private landowners and coordinating with NRCS and other partners to promote conservation across the Commonwealth.

You will engage in program promotion, conservation planning, contract coordination, site assessment, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science, wildlife biology, conservation biology or related field.
• Knowledge of or experience with conservation provisions in the Farm Bill.
• Ability to communicate clearly with landowners and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and conservation program support to private landowners.
• Coordinate with NRCS and other partners to promote wildlife conservation on private property.
• Promote programs, conduct planning, coordinate contracts, assess sites and report.

Skills

Farm Bill knowledge

Agricultural systems

Clear communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

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2604613

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 Wildlife Resources? Do you want 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 Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!

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

Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• This positions main role will be to provide technical assistance and conservation program to private landowners. In addition, staff will also provide wildlife technical support and planning at the NRCS Area Level.
• The candidates will work with KDFWR Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as well as other State and Federal partners to promote, coordinate, and implement wildlife conservation/management across 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 may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• 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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D