Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Position

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

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$29,513.28 - $44,270.88 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

120 Fish Hatchery Road
Morehead, KY 40351 USA

Do you like working outdoors? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? Would you liketo work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth’s fish and wildlife resources? Do youwant 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) as a Fish and Wildlife Technician II!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collects fisheries data for annual monitoring and research activities. Collects and handles fish, using various fish and water sampling equipment. Trailers, launches and drives boat.
• Maintains project equipment including numerous boats and trailers, vehicles, fish sampling gear, aerators, small motors, and other equipment. Keeps equipment clean, repaired, and ready for use.
• Builds and maintains fish habitat and at tractors for district water bodies. Purchases materials. Lifts heavy objects and operates power tools and chain saw. Trailers, launches and drives boat.
• Maintains department owned facilities, public boat ramps, courtesy docks and posting or maintaining regulation signs at all boat ramps. Mows, sprays herbicide, places rocks on jetties and picks up trash.
• Maintains equipment inventory lists and processing purchase receipts. Maintains up-to-date maintenance records on all district equipment. Maintains accurate daily and monthly activity reports and submit forms as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• A 37.5-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 and entertainment; and services and education

High school graduate.

Must have one year of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience.

Additional related training will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Experience in fisheries, wildlife or habitat management/development will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

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