Deadline: Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Kentucky Location Detail: Brandenburg Job Description: Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! The Green River Region Branch is looking for someone to fulfill a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman position. The Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operation and maintenance of the 2,261-acre Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate activities of the technical staff and implements daily operations, management, and maintenance of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area within the Green River Region Branch. Hire, oversee, and schedule daily work plans of several technical staff in a park/campground setting. Maintain administrative records and reports and will also make bank deposits. Qualifications: EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural science will substitute for the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must be (and remain) eligible to hold a Commercial Driver's License when required by agency. 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. Miscellaneous: Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Familiarity with park or campground administration and management, land management, infrastructure/facilities maintenance, and supervisory/team leader experience. Crew leader/supervisory experience. Experience with managing wildlife habitat. Salary: $38,066.16 - $56,394.00 Benefits: We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including: A 37.5-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; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education How to Apply: https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=46706&site=2 If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ryan Taylor at Ryant.Taylor@ky.gov.
