Job Description

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4/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01591

Fish and Wildlife Technician III

Pay Grade

11

Salary

$32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

1 Goose Lake Road
Drakesboro, KY 42337 USA

Description

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)!


While under the supervisor of the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Wildlife Foreman, The Fish and Wildlife Technician II position within the Green River Region of the Wildlife Division is responsible for implementing the daily technical activities associated with the maintenance, management, and enhancement of Peabody WMA.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs habitat management activities such as strip mowing and disking, preparing and planting food plots, and chemical applications to meet habitat management goals.
• Operates vehicles, tractors, atv’s, and other equipment as necessary to complete these tasks.
• Operates as a member of the Regional prescribed burn team, working on both public and private lands within the region.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, tractors, equipment, buildings, roads, and other property when required.
• Utilizes tools, parts, and consumables. Use and understands Fleet Management policies for vehicle use, maintenance and repairs, and agency policies for purchases.
• Maintains maintenance logs on vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Serves as crew leader in coordinating the daily activities of interim staff.
• Monitors interim staff activities to ensure proper departmental policy and procedures are applied.
• Attends training sessions and maintains certifications as directed, including CDL licensing, RX fire qualifications, and Pesticide Applicators certification.
• Interacts professionally with members of the public during managed hunts and during daily work activities.
• Has working knowledge of federal, state, and agency policies and procedures.
• Collects and provides data for reports.

Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A working knowledge of farm equipment is needed for this position.
• Experience conducting wildlife management practices or similar.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of tractors, rotary cutters, pull-type disks, herbicide sprayers, ATV/UTVs, and other agriculture and construction equipment would be preferred.
• Preferred candidates should be willing to complete various training sessions and certifications such as KY Pesticide applicator licensing, and KDFWR prescribed fire certifications.
• Some computer skills will be required, general knowledge of computer programs such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office.
• Ability to multi-task various job tasks.
• Works great as a team member.
• Self-starter and motivated individual.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

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) + 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; paid Continuing Education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional related training will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries, wildlife or habitat management/development 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 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.

Working Conditions

Travel, extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment and wildlife may pose hazards.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Thomas Young at Thomas.Young@ky.gov or 270-875-3586.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Interim role, Work at office

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