Wildlife Program Coordinator

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)!

This is our Small Game Program Coordinator position. This position is responsible for coordination, over site, direction, and implementation of all aspects of the small game program for the agency. The position will supervise 2 staff; oversee the administration of grants, contracts and memorandum of understanding (MOAs); oversee the development of an annual budget and track expenditures throughout the year; oversee and assist with the development of research projects for small game in KY; oversee the development of an regulation development and recommendations for small game species; represent KDFWR at various state, regional, and national meetings; coordinate activities with various state and federal partners as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and various other partners; be available for personal appearances, develop and give presentations and interviews to civic groups and the media; and be responsible for the management and monitoring of quail, rabbits and squirrel populations throughout the state.

Special requirements or preferred skills: Experience with biology and management of quail, rabbits and squirrel and the habitat and habitat management needs that support them; supervising staff; and budget development are all preferred.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• A 37.50 hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus Paid Holidays
• Overtime/Compensatory Time
• Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Training/Career Development Opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Transcript review must indicate that the following course work has been earned at the undergraduate or graduate level: 1. Biological Sciences: 36 semester hours in biological sciences are required and must include courses in the following subcategories (Note: the sum of the hours required in subcategories is 33; the remaining 3 hours may be in any of these five subject areas): a. Wildlife Management: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses emphasizing the principles and practices of wildlife management. b. Wildlife Biology: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses in the biology and behavior of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. c. Ecology: 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours) in courses in general plant or animal ecology. d. Zoology: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in courses in the taxonomy, biology, behavior, physiology, anatomy and natural history of vertebrates and invertebrates. Courses in genetics, nutrition, physiology, disease and other biology or general zoology courses are accepted. Ichthyology or fisheries biology courses are accepted. e. Botany: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in courses in general botany, plant genetics, plant morphology, plant physiology or plant taxonomy. 2. Physical Sciences: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in physical sciences such as chemistry, physics, geology or soils, with at least 2 disciplines represented. 3. Quantitative Sciences: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in quantitative sciences that must include: a. Basic Statistics: 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours) in basic statistics. b. Quantitative Sciences: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in calculus, biometry, advanced algebra, systems analysis, mathematical modeling, sampling, computer science or other quantitative science. 4. Humanities and Social Sciences: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in humanities and social sciences, such as economics, sociology, psychology, political science, government, history, literature or foreign language. 5. Communications: 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in courses designed to improve communication skills such as English composition, technical writing, journalism, public speaking or use of mass media. A maximum of 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours) each will be allowed for a completed Master's thesis and Ph.D. dissertation. 6. Policy, Administration and Law: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses that document significant content or focus on natural resource policy and/or administration, wildlife or environmental law or natural resource/land use planning will apply; as will courses that document contributions to the understanding of social, political and ethical decisions for wildlife or natural resource management.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience in wildlife management, wildlife biology and/or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Certification by The Wildlife Society at the Associate Wildlife Biologist or Certified Wildlife Biologist level will substitute for the course requirements. For additional information on The Wildlife Society refer to http://www.wildlife.org A master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience. A PhD degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

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

Work is performed approximately 50% indoor and 50% outdoors. Duties involve working with all species of wildlife found in the Commonwealth.

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 Dan Figert at Dan.Figert@ky.gov.