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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join Us in 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)!​

We are Proudly an Equal Opportunity For All Employer.

Employee and Family-Friendly Benefits

We offer our Full Time Merit and Grant Funded Time-Limited (GFTL) employees competitive salaries and benefits that include:

  • A 37.5 hour work week (w/occasional overtime required)​
  • Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays
  • Overtime / Compensatory Time
  • Affordable Health Insurance w/ Optional Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Wellness Incentives Program
  • Training/Career Development Opportunities; paid Continuing Education
  • Deferred Compensation program (401K)
  • Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, services/education

Need Assistance with Applying?

For assistance applying to this, or any Commonwealth of Kentucky job, view the Applicant Guide or Connect with Us Form.

If you’d like to be considered for Interim (9 months or less) opportunities within the agency, please apply here.

Current Job Openings:

 All KY Jobs​
Conservation Educator I (Interim)
Grade 12
Franklin County
Ongoing
Conservation Officer Lieutenant (Promotional)
Grade 16
Mobile Workstation - Stanford
10/4/2022
Conservation Officer Lieutenant (Promotional)
Grade 16
Franklin County
10/4/2022
Conservation Officer Lieutenant (Promotional)
Grade 16
Mobile Workstation - Rineyville
​10/4/2022
Conservation Officer Lieutenant (Promotional)
Grade 16
Mobile Workstation - Taylorsville
10/9/2022
Purchasing Agent I
Grade 14
Franklin County
10/09/2022
Budget Support Specialist
Grade 12
Franklin County
10/11/2022
Fish and Wildlife Technician II
Grade 10
Breckinridge County
10/15/2022
Wildlife Biologist II (GFTL)
Grade 14
Christian County
10/25/2022
Wildlife Biologist II (GFTL)
Grade 14
Hopkins County
10/25/2022
Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman
Grade 14
Grant County
10/25/2022
Fish and Wildlife Technician I (Interim)
Grade 09
Location Varies​​
3/19/2023

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