Fish and Wildlife Technician III

Responsibilities

• Manage the wildlife habitat as planned by the Public Lands Biologist and Fish and Game Management Foreman.
• Participate in management activities including dove food plots, moist soil management, herbicide applications, forest management, prescribed fire, mowing and other techniques as prescribed.
• Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, roads, property boundaries etc.
• Facilitate habitat management activities and public recreation.
• Lead technical staff to perform these activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate heavy, technical and farm equipment to plant and manage crops to serve as food and habitat for wildlife species.
• Conduct the safe and effective application of agricultural pesticides.
• Maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment and maintain records.
• Interact with the public, assist Public Lands and Regional Biologists with research and restoration projects, quota hunts and prescribed burning activities across the Bluegrass Region.
• Perform administrative duties including purchasing supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have three years of fishery, wildlife or habitat management/development experience. Additional related training will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in fisheries, wildlife or habitat management/development will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Special Requirements: 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.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

Benefits

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 and compensatory time
• Affordable Health Insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retailer wellness incentives program
• Training and career development
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, and services and education

Pay

Salary: $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually

Schedule

Employment Type: 18A | 37.5 HR/WK