Careers
with the
Kentucky Department of
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Creating Opportunities in the Great Outdoors
Click on “Position Title” for Class Specification (minimum requirements
including education, experience and special requirements, pay grade and salary)
Administrative Services Division
The
Administrative Services Division is responsible for such agency-wide operations
as budgets, personnel and payroll, cost and grant accounting, purchasing,
inventory and supplies. This division also oversees the agency’s information
technology, which includes the website, online license and permit sales, and
Telecheck.
Position Titles:
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Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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Administrative Branch Manager
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Administrative Specialist I
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Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist III
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Purchasing Officer Supervisor
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Program Coordinator
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Purchasing Agent I
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Purchasing Agent II
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Internal Policy Analyst I
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Internal Policy Analyst II
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Internal Policy Analyst III
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Human Resource Adminr
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Human Resource Specialist I
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Human Resource Specialist II
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Human Resource Specialist III
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Accountant I
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Accountant II
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Accountant III
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Accountant IV
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Maintenance Worker I
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Maintenance Worker II
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Maintenance Superintendent I
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Maintenance Superintendent II
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Systems Consultant IT
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Data Base Analyst IT
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Systems Engineer IT
Engineering Division
The
Engineering Division designs, constructs and maintains statewide public access
areas for anglers, hunters and boaters. This division ensures fishing access
through boat ramp, bank access and dam construction and maintenance. It also
surveys and marks boundaries on agency-owned wildlife management areas, and
constructs and maintains facilities for conservation camps.
Position Titles:
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Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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Maintenance Branch Manager
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Maintenance Superintendent I
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Maintenance Superintendent II
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Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I
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Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II
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Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn III
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Administrative Specialist I
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Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist III
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Engineering Technical Associate I
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Engineering Technical Associate II
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Engineering Technical Associate III
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Graduate Engineering Assistant
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Fish and Wildlife Land Surveyor Manager
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Fish and Wildlife Land Surveyor
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Planner I
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Fish and Wildlife Technician I
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Fish and Wildlife Technician II
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Fish and Wildlife Technician III
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Highway Equipment Operator I
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Highway Equipment Operator II
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Highway Equipment Operator III
Fisheries Division
The
Fisheries Division protects, conserves and enhances sport fisheries and aquatic
resources. This division performs research, management, private pond technical
guidance, fish culture and transportation, habitat enhancement, environmental
review, and stream restoration and mitigation. In partnership with the
Engineering Division, this division provides fishing access through boat ramp
and bank access construction.
Position Titles:
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Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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Administrative Specialist I
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Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist III
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Fisheries Program Coordinator
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Fisheries Research Biologist
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Wildlife Biologist I
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Wildlife Biologist II
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Wildlife Biologist III
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Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman
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Fish and Wildlife Technician Supervisor
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Fish and Wildlife Technician I
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Fish and Wildlife Technician II
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Fish and Wildlife Technician III
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Fish Hatchery Manager
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Fisheries Biologist I
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Fisheries Biologist II
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Fisheries Biologist III
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Fisheries Biologist IV
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Environmental Biologist Specialist
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Environmental Scientist I
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Environmental Scientist II
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Environmental Scientist III
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Environmental Biologist Consultant
Information and Education Division
The
Information and Education Division conducts hunter safety and aquatic education
programs, operates three regional conservation camps and provides classroom
wildlife education for elementary-age children. This division publishes
informational hunting, fishing and boating guides along with the award-winning
Kentucky Afield magazine. It also operates the agency customer service
center and the Salato Wildlife Education Center, and produces the Emmy
Award-winning “Kentucky Afield” television and radio shows.
Position Titles:
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Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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Administrative Branch Manager
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Administrative Specialist I
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Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist III
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Fish and Wildlife Technician I
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Fish and Wildlife Technician II
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Fish and Wildlife Technician III
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Hunter Training Officer Supervisor
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Hunter Training Officer I
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Hunter Training Officer II
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Hunter Training Officer III
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Conservation
Educator I
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Conservation Educator II
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Conservation Educator III
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Conservation Educator IV
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Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman
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Fish & Wildlife Information Specl I
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Fish & Wildlife Information Specl II
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Graphic Designer Coordinator
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Information Office Supervisor
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Associate Video Producer I
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Associate Video Producer II
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Kentucky Afield Host/Producer
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Conservation Camp Superintendent
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Carpenter I
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Carpenter II
Law Enforcement Division
The Law
Enforcement Division enforces state and federal regulations and statutes related
to statewide hunting, fishing and boating. This division includes nine districts
and canine, special investigation and internet investigation units. Conservation
Officers also present programs to civic and sportsman’s organizations.
Position Titles:
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Administrative Specialist I
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Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist III
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Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator I
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Fish and Wildlife Telecommunicator II
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Conservation Officer Recruit
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Conservation Officer I
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Conservation Officer II
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Conservation Officer Sergeant
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Conservation Officer Lieutenant
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Conservation Officer Captain
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Conservation Officer Major
Public Affairs Division
The Public Affairs Division
researches and markets agency services and programs through fishing, hunting and
boating shows, direct mail campaigns, and other promotional events.
Position
Titles:
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Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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Administrative Specialist I
Wildlife Division
The Wildlife
Division manages wildlife and habitat on both public and private lands within
the state. This division is responsible for providing public access and hunting
opportunities to sportsmen and sportswomen, conducting research and surveys on a
variety of game and non-game species, and drafting regulations that allow
responsible harvest and provide protection of wildlife when necessary.
Position
Titles:
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Fish and Wildlife Program Manager
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Administrative Specialist I
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Administrative Specialist II
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Administrative Specialist III
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Wildlife Program Coordinator
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Wildlife Biologist I
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Wildlife Biologist II
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Wildlife Biologist III
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Wildlife Biologist IV
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Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman
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Fish and Wildlife Technician I
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Fish and Wildlife Technician II
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Fish and Wildlife Technician III
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Office Support Assistant I
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Office Support Assistant II
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Fisheries Research Biologist
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Fisheries Biologist I
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Fisheries Biologist II
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Fisheries Biologist III
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Geoprocessing Specialist I
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Geoprocessing Specialist II
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Geoprocessing Specialist III
Kentucky Department of Fish and
Wildlife Resources
OUR MISSION
To conserve and enhance fish and wildlife
resources and provide opportunity for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and
other
wildlife related activities.
For additional employment information
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
ATTN: FW Employment
#1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
or call at 1-800-858-1549 ext. 4539
e-mail FW Employment
An equal opportunity employer M/F/D
http://fw.ky.gov
Did you
know……..
The Department
of Fish and Wildlife Resources receives NO state tax dollars and manages
wildlife for all citizens?