Job description
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1/3/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
22-10638
Fish and Wildlife Technician I
Pay Grade
09
Salary
$23,638.08 - $35,020.08
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE 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
662 Chenault Lane
Stephensport KY 40170 USA
662 Chenault Lane
Stephensport KY 40170 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)!
While under the supervision of a Wildlife Biologist, The Fish and Wildlife Technician I within the Green River Region Branch implements the daily technical activities associated with the maintenance and enhancement of the 6,700-acre Yellowbank Wildlife Management area in Stephensport, KY.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!
While under the supervision of a Wildlife Biologist, The Fish and Wildlife Technician I within the Green River Region Branch implements the daily technical activities associated with the maintenance and enhancement of the 6,700-acre Yellowbank Wildlife Management area in Stephensport, KY.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs habitat management activities such as strip mowing and disking, preparing food plots, and chemical application to meet habitat management goals.
- Safely and efficiently operates vehicles, tractors, atv’s, and other equipment as necessary to complete these tasks.
- Performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, tractors, equipment, buildings, roads, and area infrastructure when required.
- Safely and efficiently uses tools, parts, and consumables.
- Uses and understands Fleet Management policies for vehicle use, maintenance and repairs, and agency policies for purchases.
- Maintains maintenance logs on vehicles and equipment as necessary.
- Assists area biologist with managed hunts, and interacts professionally with members of the public during managed hunts and during daily work activities.
- Assists area biologist with the collection of biological data and wildlife survey/monitoring activities.
- Maintains administrative records and reports including prompt submission of timesheets, activity logs, and receipts.
- Attends trainings and workshops and works towards receiving necessary certifications such as RX fire qualifications and Pesticide Applicators certification.
- Knowledge and experience with agricultural land management and agricultural equipment operation/maintenance preferred.
- Ability to Multi-task various job tasks.
- Works great as a team member.
- Self-starter/motivated individual.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- 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 and 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: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries or wildlife management will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
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 Leroy S. Harp at Leroy.Harp@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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