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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.



STAFF SPOTLIGHT


J. J. BAKER

Regional Wildlife Biologist​​

J.J. is a private lands biologist in Hazard who has worked for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife for more than 22 years. He oversees numerous conservation duties for Eastern Kentucky including animal population surveys, working with the public in support of department initiatives and education, and getting to work with animals in situations that others would love to do just once in their lives..

J.J. maintains a zeal for a job that allows him to, “do the coolest things in the world.”

 

"Staff Spotlight" introduces you to our employees and their varied expertise, as well as the diversity of jobs, programs, and initiatives of the department.

James Baker holding up a turkeyJust one of his many duties throughout the year, J.J. is shown here with a wild turkey that was leg-banded then live-released back into the wild as part of important ongoing wild turkey population research.


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
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Salato Wildlife Education Center Openings:​


Conservation Educator I​  (Interim)
 
Franklin County​​
Ongoing

Current Job Openings:​


Grade 10
Nicholas County​​
6/22/2023

Grade 10
Calloway County​​
6/27/2023

Grade 14
Franklin County​​
6/27/2023

Carpenter (Interim)
Grade 09
Carter County​​
7/1/2​0​23​

Grade 05
Carter County​​
7/1/2​023

Grade 05
Marshall County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 05
Wayne County​​
7/1/2​023

Grade 11
Carter County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 11
Marshall County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 11
Wayne County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Cook II (Interim)
Grade 10
Carter County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Cook II (Interim)
Grade 10
Marshall County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Cook II (Interim)
Grade 10
Wayne County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 06
Carter County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 06
Marshall County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 06
Wayne County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 08
Carter County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 08
Marshall County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 08
Wayne County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Registered Nurse (Interim)
Grade 13
Carter County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Registered Nurse (Interim)
Grade 13
Marshall County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Registered Nurse (Interim)
Grade 13
Wayne County​​
7/1/2​0​23

Grade 09
Location Varies​​
9/21/2​0​23


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.



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