Wildlife Habitat Foreman

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Taylorsville (KY); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Training and development

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources department in Taylorsville seeks a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman to oversee habitat, wildlife populations, and daily operations across multiple WMAs.

Under supervision of the area biologist, you will supervise staff, manage budgets, conduct habitat practices and field activities, and engage with the public. The role supports outdoor recreation and wildlife stewardship across several properties in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences.
• One year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience substitution rules apply for education/experience.

Responsabilités

• Conduct habitat management practices per WMA annual work plan.
• Mow lawn, maintain buildings, mark boundaries and operate farm machinery.
• Supervise and train seasonal technicians and monitor WMA budgets.
• Supervise quota hunts, shooting events, and recreational uses.
• Provide information on WMAs to the public and assist field days.
• Collect hunter and harvest data and routine wildlife survey data.
• Trap and band wildlife and perform employee evaluations.

Connaissances

Crew leadership

Supervisory experience

Wildlife habitat management

Agricultural equipment maintenance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences

Description du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources department in Taylorsville seeks a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman to oversee habitat, wildlife populations, and daily operations across multiple WMAs.

Under supervision of the area biologist, you will supervise staff, manage budgets, conduct habitat practices and field activities, and engage with the public. The role supports outdoor recreation and wildlife stewardship across several properties in Kentucky.