Public Lands Manager I

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is hiring a Public Lands Manager I for a full-time position in Pleasanton, KS. The role involves managing waterfowl habitats, overseeing vegetation control, regulating water levels, and supervising staff. Responsibilities include habitat development, construction, maintenance, and ensuring public safety at the Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area.
PUBLIC LANDS MANAGER I - Position #K0233834 This permanent, full-time unclassified position is located in the Public Lands Division, Region 2; and is directly supervised by Jacob Coulter, Public Lands Manager III. This position is heavily involved in management of waterfowl, wetlands, bottomland hardwood forest, and moist-soil impoundments at 7,800-acre Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area. The incumbent oversees habitat development work including vegetation control, regulation of water levels in wetland units, reforestation and timber management, planting and cultivation of crops, grasses & legumes to provide food & shelter for wildlife; supervises & participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of area, buildings, equipment, levees, water control structures and pumps, roads, ditches, dikes, and utilities; plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff responsible for public safety, construction, maintenance, habitat management development, law en...