Wildlife Biologist IV

Advertisement Closes

3/4/2026 (7:00 PM EST):

26-00692:

Wildlife Biologist IV Pay Grade 16 Salary $52,283.52 - $78,425.28 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 9956 Highway 268 Corydon, KY 42406 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 resource they manage. The Wildlife Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking a Wildlife Biologist IV for the Green River Region. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, management and operation of the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area as well as supervising operations of the Higginson Henry WMA and Lee K. Nelson WMA.

Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Working with program and regional staff, agency administration and agency partners to develop and implement long term waterfowl management plans for the areas and the region. Scheduling the work of staff to develop and maintain wildlife habitat in the areas. Ensuring wintering habitat for waterfowl while overseeing the development and operations of wetland habitat with associated wetland and upland systems, farming operations and associated maintenance.

• Responsible for area farm contracts, maintaining and coordinating the use and maintenance of numerous pieces of farm machinery, heavy equipment and trucks, maintenance of area buildings, completing and maintaining area budgets.

Administrative reports for administration and program staff, wildlife surveys, public inquiries, public meetings and administration of public area hunts. Serves as the regional waterfowl and wetland management specialist and assists with other Wildlife Management Areas in the Green River Region as necessary.

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 Holidays Overtime and Compensatory Time Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Retirement Wellness Incentives Program

• Training and Career Development Opportunities

Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and 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: Must have five years of professional experience in wildlife management, wildlife biology and/or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: 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 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 Spends majority of time outdoors. Must be able to traverse rough and mountainous terrain with equipment. 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