Public Lands Manager I

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is hiring a Public Lands Manager I to assist in managing Milford Wildlife Area and nearby fishing lakes. Responsibilities include construction, maintenance, habitat development, and overseeing seasonal employees. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Wakefield, KS, with no specific degree requirements mentioned.
PUBLIC LANDS MANAGER I - Position #K0236326 This permanent, full-time unclassified position is located in the Public Lands Division, Region 2 and is directly supervised by Keaton McGuire, Public Lands Manager III. This incumbent assists in the management of Milford Wildlife Area as well as Geary State Fishing Lake and Washington State Fishing Lake. Responsibilities include the construction, maintenance and repair of area buildings, equipment, roads, ditches, dikes and boat ramps; estimates materials, prepares specifications, procures materials and tools, schedules & inspects projects; oversees/conducts habitat development work including vegetation control, regulation of water levels in wetlands, timber management, planting and cultivating crops, grasses, and shrubs to provide food and shelter for wildlife; plans, assigns, conducts agricultural leasing on the wildlife area; coordinates and directs the work of seasonal employees in developing, improving and maintaining habita...