Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Advertisement Closes 11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605400 Fish and Wildlife Technician I Pay Grade 09 Salary $27,370.32 - $41,055.36 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Location 1883 Indian Gap Road Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description 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)! Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery has a full time position available for Fish and Wildlife Technician I. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Learns to operate fish transportation trucks, statewide stocking locations, and assist with stocking fish in public lakes, streams, and tailwaters while always monitoring the well-being of the fish being transported.Assists with maintenance and repairs of hatchery pond structures, buildings, and grounds.Assists with other fish culture activities such as taking dissolved oxygen readings in ponds, starting aeration equipment, sample seining, summarizing harvest data, feeding fish, spawning fish, caring for eggs and fry, harvesting fingerlings, and applying chemicals and fertilizers to ponds.Assists with fabrication and repairs of trucks and equipment.Assists other fisheries staff with fish acquisition for broodstock and population studies and with fish habitat improvement work.Follows state and KDFWR policies and procedures in the purchasing of supplies and equipment as needed or directed. Completes daily activity sheets and stocking cards.Performs other duties as required. Preferred Skills And Abilities CDL is required to be obtained within 6 months of employment.Candidates with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement preferred. 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 holidaysOvertime and compensatory timeAffordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement AccountLife insuranceRetirementWellness incentives programTraining and career development opportunitiesOptional Deferred Compensation program (401K)Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in fisheries or wildlife management will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE 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 Noah Nelson at Noah.Nelson@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D