Wildlife Biologist I (GFTL)

Advertisement Closes 11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605412 Wildlife Biologist I (GFTL) Pay Grade 12 Salary $36,426.00 - $54,639.12 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE 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 182 Liperote Way London, KY 40741 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)! The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish and wildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resources they manage. The Wildlife Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking a candidate to work within the Farm Bill Branch. This is a grant funded time-limited (GFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to a GFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to a GFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. A GFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position. Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following: The main role of this position will be to provide technical assistance and conservation program to private landowners.Staff will also provide wildlife technical support and planning at the NRCS Area Level.The employee will work with KDFWR Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as well as other State and Federal partners to promote, coordinate, and implement wildlife conservation/management across the Commonwealth on private property.Activities will include program promotion (workshops and one on one meetings), conservation planning, contract coordination, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting. Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following: A knowledge of the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill.Knowledge of or practical experience with agricultural systems and farming.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. 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 HolidaysOvertime and Compensatory TimeAffordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement AccountLife InsuranceRetirementWellness Incentives ProgramTraining/Career Development OpportunitiesOptional Deferred Compensation program (401K)Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, services/education Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Incumbents in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing duties. 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 Randall Alcorn at Randall.Alcorn@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D