KDFWR Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Do you like working outdoors? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? 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 performs technical work in fishery management of fish inventory efforts on the Ohio River and other warm-water rivers and streams.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists biologist(s) with field data collections using standardized fisheries methods and appropriate gear types. Includes trailering boat, launching boat, and driving boat.

• Operates and maintains 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.

• Performs data entry and results compilations. Assist biologist with aging fish, making tables and figures for reports while adhering to standardized methods.

• Assist other fisheries staff with population studies, habitat improvement work, fish harvest and fish transport. This includes using equipment such as boats, gill nets, hoop nets, trotlines, fish hauling trucks, and construction equipment.

• Initiates purchases as directed following state and agency policies and procedures. Assist in maintaining project inventories of equipment used to complete job task.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Interacts professionally with the public at boat shows, state fairs, and when on the water.

KDFWR is advertising the following position located in Frankfort, KY (Franklin County) and encourages all interested KDFWR employees who have met the eligibility requirements to apply. The contact is Jason Herrala (see below).

Be advised that any interested employee will need to visit MyPurpose and use the MyCareer tile to complete or update an online application and to apply for this position. You can search for the position by title or the requisition number req46514.