Biologist jobs in Frankfort, KY

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8/9/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-06345

Wildlife Biologist II

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
1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601 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)!

This is a full-time merit position. This position will be located within KDFWR Headquarters in Frankfort, KY with statewide responsibilities for programmatic initiatives for small game (rabbits, squirrels, quail, and grouse) and turkeys. The incumbent will work with the Small Game and Grouse/Turkey Programs along with other State and Federal Partners to promote, coordinate, and implement programmatic and Wildlife Division initiatives across the state.

Incumbents working in this job title spend most of their time outdoors performing the job duties.

Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts and implements the new and ongoing research, field, and human dimensions surveys while working with the landowners.
• Conducts communication and outreach for small game and turkey conservation initiatives within the programs while working with the landowners through surveys, research, and presentations.
• Completes Prescribed fire and forest management implementation, promotion, and research.
• Participates in animal capture, handling, and marking research.
• Enters survey results into small game database and maintains the reports/files.

Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following:

• A knowledge of small game and turkey conservation strategies.
• Knowledge of a practical experience with agricultural systems and farming.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.

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)
• Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing the job duties.

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 Cody Rhoden at cody.rhoden@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D