Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

3d•$29,513 - $44,271

About The Position

Do you like working outdoors? 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 Technician II position provides critical support to the Program Coordinator and biologist in the Streams Investigations Branch. Assist with fish population sampling, maintain the equipment required for sampling activities, and support data compilation and organization. Proper sampling is vital in making management recommendations for streams and rivers in Kentucky. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist biologist(s) with field data collections using standardized fisheries methods and appropriate gear types. Operate and maintain all project equipment including boats, trailers, vehicles, trap nets, hoop nets, gill nets, trot lines and other sampling equipment and prepares for field use. Assist in design and fabrication of equipment as needed. Perform data entry and results compilations. Assist other fisheries staff with population studies, habitat improvement work, fish harvest and fish transport. Initiate purchases as directed by following state and agency policies and procedures. Assist in Maintain project inventories. Interact professionally with the public. Perform other duties as assigned. We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including: 37.50 hour work week (with occasional overtime required) Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus Paid Holidays Overtime or 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 & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment/services/education

Requirements

High school graduate.
Must have one year of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist biologist(s) with field data collections using standardized fisheries methods and appropriate gear types.
Operate and maintain all project equipment including boats, trailers, vehicles, trap nets, hoop nets, gill nets, trot lines and other sampling equipment and prepares for field use.
Assist in design and fabrication of equipment as needed.
Perform data entry and results compilations.
Assist other fisheries staff with population studies, habitat improvement work, fish harvest and fish transport.
Initiate purchases as directed by following state and agency policies and procedures.
Maintain project inventories.
Interact professionally with the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

37.50 hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus Paid Holidays
Overtime or 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 & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment/services/education