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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesWildlife Conservation

Wildlife Biologist I

Location

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Work type

Field

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Experience flexible

Compensation

$3K - $6K per month

Posted

6h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This position provides technical assistance and conservation program support to private landowners. The role involves collaborating with KDFWR Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other partners to promote and implement wildlife conservation and management on private property across the Commonwealth.

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 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish and wildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resource they manage. The Wildlife Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking a candidate to work within the Farm Bill Branch.


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

  • This position’s main role will be to provide technical assistance and conservation program to private landowners.

  • In addition, staff will also provide wildlife technical support and planning at the NRCS Area Level.

  • The candidates will work with KDFWR Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as well as other State and Federal partners to promote, coordinate, and implement wildlife conservation/management across the Commonwealth on private property.

  • Activities will include program promotion (workshops and one on one meetings), conservation planning, contract coordination, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting.


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

  • A knowledge of the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill.

  • Knowledge of or 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.


Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

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

Updated 6h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Federal Farm Bill conservation provisions • 1+ yrs
Agricultural systems and farming • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Independent work • 1+ yrs
Working with diverse clientele • 1+ yrs
Conservation planning • 1+ yrs
Site assessment • 1+ yrs
Reporting • 1+ yrs

Experience

Experience flexible

Certifications

Valid Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$3K - $6K per month

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodMonthly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationPaducah, Kentucky, United States
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Team size

Growing team

Location

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish and wildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resource they manage.

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Wildlife Biologist I

Paducah, Kentucky, United StatesFull Time