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9/4/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-05005
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Pay Grade 10
Salary
$27,818.88 - $41,728.08 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources
Location
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
1398 Hwy 81 North
Calhoun, KY 42327 USA
Description
Do you like working outdoors? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!
With supervision, the position performs technical work in management, research, and inventory efforts in the Northwestern Fisheries District Branch, including data collection, maintenance of equipment and facilities, and other duties as required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist biologist in collecting fisheries data for annual monitoring and research activities. Duties include collecting and handling fish, using various fish and water sampling equipment, trailering, launching boat and driving boat while always using appropriate safety precautions.
• As directed, independently maintains department owned facilities, public boat ramps, courtesy docks and posting/maintaining regulation signs at all boat ramps. Duties include mowing, spraying herbicide on weeds, placing rock on jetties, and picking up trash.
• At direction of biologist, independently maintains project equipment including numerous boats and trailers, vehicles, ATVs, lawn mowers, trap nets, gill nets, aerators, small motors, and other equipment. Keeps equipment clean, repaired, and ready for use.
• Assist with building/maintaining fish habitat and attractors for district waterbodies. Duties include purchasing materials, heavy lifting, operating power tools and chain saw, trailering boat, launching boat, and driving boat while always using appropriate safety precautions.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Candidates experienced with fisheries technical work is desired.
We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:
• A 37.5 hour work week (w/occasional overtime required).
• Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays.
• Overtime / Compensatory Time.
• Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement.
• Wellness Incentives Program.
• Training and Career Development Opportunities; paid Continuing Education.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
• Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel, events,entertainment,services and education.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional related training will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries, wildlife or habitat management/development will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Travel, extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment and wildlife may pose hazards.
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 Jeremy Shiflet at jeremy.shiflet@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D