Fish and Wildlife Technician III

Fish and Wildlife Technician III

Location:

5005 Cedar Creek Road, Owenton, KY 40359 USA

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 the Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Foreman, the Fish and Wildlife Technician III will be responsible for implementing the daily technical activities associated with the maintenance, management, and enhancement of certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). These areas include the:
Kleber WMA, Kentucky River, Rich, Twin Eagle, and the Tennessee Sullivan.

• Manage the wildlife habitat as planned by the Public Lands Biologist and Fish and Game Management Foreman. This work will include hands‑on participation in management activities including dove food plots, moist soil management, herbicide applications, forest management, prescribed fire, mowing and other techniques as prescribed.
• Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, roads, property boundaries etc. Facilitate habitat management activities and public recreation. Lead technical staff to perform these activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for the operation of heavy, technical and farm equipment to plant and manage crops to serve as food and habitat for wildlife species. Conduct the safe and effective application of agricultural pesticides.
• Responsible for the maintenance of vehicles, machinery and equipment and maintaining records.
• Interact with the public, assist Public Lands and Regional Biologists with research and restoration projects, quota hunts and prescribed burning activities across the Bluegrass Region.
• Perform administrative duties including purchasing supplies and equipment.

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of tractors, rotary cutters, pull‑type disks, herbicidesprayers, ATVs/UTVs, and other agriculture and construction equipment would be preferred.
• Willing to complete various training sessions and certifications such as KY Pesticide applicator licensing, and KDFWR prescribed fire certifications.
• Ability to multi‑task various job tasks.
• Works great as a team member.
• Self‑starter and 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)
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, and services and education

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have three years 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.

Travel, extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment and wildlife may pose hazards.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D