Wildlife Program Coordinator
Commonwealth of Kentucky Calhoun, KY (Onsite) Full-Time
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3/10/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
23-01558
Wildlife Program Coordinator
Pay Grade 17
Salary $50,661.12 - $75,051.60
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
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
1398 Hwy 81N
Calhoun, KY 42327 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 Wildlife ProgramCoordinator to work within the Green River Region.
Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• The candidate will serve as the team leader in the supervision of all Wildlife Division regional andpublic lands staff in the Green River Region and maintains coordination with the Central office, program staffand field staff.
• The candidate will be primarily administrative in nature and is responsible for day-to-day decisionmaking on fiscal and personnel matters, handling regional issues, and the development of regional budgets,work plans, and reports.
• The candidate will work closely with the Department administration in developing regional and statewidestrategies to meet KDFWR Strategic Plan, habitat, and species-specific goals with regional biologists toimplement and develop program opportunities; and with Wildlife Management Area (WMA) staff in developing andimplementing short and long-term habitat management approaches and goals for WMAs.
Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following:
• The candidate is self-motivated and hold themselves to high expectations.
• A keen attention to detail, excellent verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to usesocial media channels effectively.
• Candidate should have outstanding customer service skills and appreciate digital first consumer needs.
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)
• Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Working Conditions
Work is performed approximately 50% indoor and 50% outdoors. Duties involve working with all species of wildlife found in the Commonwealth.
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 Derek Beard at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Wildlife Program Coordinator .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Recommended Skills
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• Coordinating
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Mentorship
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