Fish and Wildlife Program Manager

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

2d • $63,262 - $94,893 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us in the exciting, innovative and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! We are seeking a motivated Fish and Wildlife Program Manager to support the stream and wetland mitigation program within the KDFWR. This position provides program and personnel oversight for a statewide mitigation program. Previous mitigation and regulatory compliance experience are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have five years of experience in fish and wildlife management, fish and wildlife law enforcement, conservation education, engineering, professional accounting or marketing.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mitigation and regulatory compliance experience are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides Oversight and Coordinates the KDFWR Statewide Stream Restoration Program and provides guidance to technical staff involved with implementation of restoration efforts.
• Provides oversight and technical expertise and guidance to staff involved with environmental review of development projects and impacts to fish and wildlife resources.
• Provides oversight and technical expertise and guidance to staff involved with implementing aquatic habitat projects with the goal of restoring or creating aquatic structures important to aquatic invertebrate and fish communities.
• Conducts internal administrative investigations in accordance with KRS Chapter 18A, providing program confirmation to procurement laws and ensuring all procurements are done so within the appropriate manner and statutorily compliant.
• Provides administrative and management support to Division Director on statewide programs and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive