Fish and Wildlife Program Manager

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Fish and Wildlife Program Manager to oversee administrative operations within the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The role involves managing financial, procurement, and inventory systems, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and five years of experience in fish and wildlife management or related fields. This position is based in Kentucky and is not remote.
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)!

The Fish and Wildlife Program Manager of the Administrative Services Division will serve as a senior leader, supporting the division’s Director in overseeing essential administrative functions. This position is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of the agency’s financial, procurement, federal funding, and inventory management systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing and supervising administrative operations, including accounting, procurement, federal funds, and fixed asset management.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership across the agency to align administrative services with conservation priorities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to administrative functions.
• Analyze operational data and prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team to achieve organizational goals.
• Represent the Administrative Services Division at meetings, conferences, and public engagements.

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/compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Lots of employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a biological science, public relations, fish and wildlife management, law enforcement, engineering, education, recreation administration, professional accounting, marketing or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience in fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement, conservation education, engineering, professional accounting or marketing.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master’s degree in a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the area of fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement or related field will substitute for the college 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.

Working Conditions

Considerable time will be spent outdoors working with field management personnel. Extensive travel will be required within the region and throughout the state.

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 Melissa Trent at melissa.trent@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D