Fisheries Wildlife Biologist II/Wildlife

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This unclassified, full-time position in the Wildlife Division located in Pratt County and stationed temporarily out of The Pratt Headquarters Office, with main office plans being at the Texas Lake Wildlife Area and is directly supervised by Lucas Kramer, Regional Wildlife Supervisor.

The incumbent has district wildlife responsibilities in Pawnee, Stafford, Edwards, Pratt, Kiowa, Comanche and Barber counties. Work involves: responsibility for administering the walk-in hunting areas program (WIHA) in assigned district, which includes program outreach, property review, landowner contacts, contract negotiations and posting of signs; promoting, planning and implementing wildlife habitat projects on private land through the Departments Habitat First program, USDA Farm Bill programs and through other partner initiatives designed to improve habitat. This position will have a strong focus on improving priority habitats including sand prairies, wetlands and the Red Hills of south central Kansas, working collaboratively with landowners, NGO partners and other state and federal agencies.

The position is responsible for conducting various wildlife surveys and disease monitoring/control efforts; assisting other Divisions as needed with fish and wildlife management programs; supporting the departments recruitment, retention and reactivation efforts; coordinating with local, state and federal agricultural and natural resource agencies and constituency groups; responding to animal damage complaints; coordinating and participating in public information and education efforts; conducting environmental assessments; supervising seasonal employees; and completing various administrative duties necessary to support the district wildlife management program.

BENEFITS: Beginning hourly salary, $27.61/hour; immediate group health and life insurance coverage; retirement; optional deferred compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation, and parental leave.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources. Experience in the fields listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency. Applicants possessing a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in wildlife science/management will be given preference. Candidates with one year of field experience are strongly preferred. The successful candidate must pass a background check and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY:  Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below:

  • Click in the middle under the Sunflower. From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
  • Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address.
  • Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
  • Complete and Submit your application.
  • Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
    • Email – the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
    • Notifications – view the Careers>My Job Notifications page

The following are the required items to apply:

1) a letter of interest

2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address

3) transcript material, if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred)

4) employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system

5) an Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):

https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info

**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public.  We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.

Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview.   The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE):  Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority.  Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans.   Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.

DEADLINE TO APPLY – Extended to February 23, 2024

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. 

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