Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Interim)

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Interim) in Ashland, KY. This entry-level position involves outdoor work in fishery and wildlife management, including transporting wildlife, maintaining equipment, and assisting biologists. Candidates should be adaptable, team-oriented, and have a strong work ethic. No formal education is required, and the role offers paid leave and holidays. The position is temporary, lasting less than nine months.
Hiring Agency - Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet

Description

Do you love working outdoors in the woods or on the water? Do you want a career where each day brings something different?

These interim positions perform beginning level technical work in a fishery, Wildlife Management Area (WMA), habitat management program or research program. Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!

This is an interim position. An interim position means a position is established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115. Our Fish and Wildlife Technician I’s are eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, and employee discounts.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have a strong work ethic, work well with a team, be a self- starter as well as be adaptable and flexible.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
• Transport fish and wildlife throughout state and releases them into appropriate habitat.
• Feeds, waters and cares for fish and wildlife while in care of the agency.
• Perform maintenance work on equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Assist biologists and other professionals in the execution of their duties.
• Interacts with public as assigned by supervisor.
• Learns to operate heavy and technical equipment (tractor, mowers, other agricultural equipment).
• Mowing, weed eating, landscaping.
• Learns to collect data concerning fish and wildlife and to prepare reports.
• Assist in the performance of soil and water tests and plants and cultivates agricultural crops to serve as food for wildlife.
• Assists in the creation and/or restoration of terrestrial and aquatic habitat through environmentally accepted construction and development practices.
• Assists in the identification and marking of boundaries of habitat and department held lands.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries or wildlife management will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

A majority of time may be spent working outside in inclement weather. Will be exposed to insects, snakes, and other harmful animals. Employees in this class will be required to operate various types of equipment used for general building maintenance and lawn maintenance. Incumbent must be able to bend, stoop, climb, crawl, and walk.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Judy Brough at Judy.brough@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D