What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fisheries Biologist III position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Hiring Agency - Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet
Description
Do you like working outdoors? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? 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 Fisheries Division is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Fisheries Biologist III that will supervise technical and interim personnel and conduct fishery management and development activities on water bodies in the Central Fisheries District. This position will also independently analyze data and prepare state and federal documents under the guidance of the district Program Coordinator, lead coordination of annual creel surveys and timelapse camera pressure counts, assist with coordination of district habitat projects, disseminate fisheries information to the public through public presentations, reports and social media, and handle public information requests, as well as other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Transcript review must indicate that the following course work has been earned at the undergraduate or graduate level: 1. Biological Sciences: 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biological sciences. Four courses (12 semester or 18 quarter hours) must be in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; 6 of the 12 required semester hours must be directly related to fisheries science and at least one course (3 semester hours) must cover the principles of fisheries science and management. These courses may include fish management, ichthyology, aquaculture, fish ecology, principles of fisheries science, limnology, and stream ecology. The remaining hours can include other biological science courses such as biology, botany, and ecology. Examples of courses include biology, botany, ecology, cellular biology, fish management, ichthyology and limnology. 2. Physical Sciences: 15 semester hours (23 quarter hours) in physical sciences. Examples of courses are chemistry, physics, hydrology, astronomy, earth science and meteorology. 3. Mathematics and Statistics: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in mathematics and statistics. Must include one calculus and one statistics OR two statistics courses. 4. Communications/Human Dimensions: 9 semester hours (13quarter hours) in communications/human dimensions. Courses include verbal and writing courses that include public speaking, discussion, composition and technical writing. Up to 3 semester hours related to Master's thesis or PhD dissertation course work will count towards the 9 semester hour requirement. Human dimensions can include courses in areas of human personnel management, conflict resolution, socioeconomic and survey techniques.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of professional experience in fishery research, fishery management and/or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Certification by The American Fisheries Society at the Associate Fisheries Professional or Certified Fisheries Professional level will substitute for the course requirements. For additional information on The American Fisheries Society refer to www.fisheries.org A master's degree in fishery management, fishery biology or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience. A PhD degree in fishery management, fishery 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 appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing job duties.
Description
Do you like working outdoors? Do you want a career where each day brings something different? 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 Fisheries Division is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Fisheries Biologist III that will supervise technical and interim personnel and conduct fishery management and development activities on water bodies in the Central Fisheries District. This position will also independently analyze data and prepare state and federal documents under the guidance of the district Program Coordinator, lead coordination of annual creel surveys and timelapse camera pressure counts, assist with coordination of district habitat projects, disseminate fisheries information to the public through public presentations, reports and social media, and handle public information requests, as well as other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Conducts all technical fishery management and development activities on assigned small waterbodies in the district. Determines research methodology and leads conduction of fish population and water quality surveys within these assigned areas using specialized sampling equipment.
- Serves as first-line supervisor of a full-time project technician, including training, performance review evaluations, and assignment of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual job duties; also supervise other interim positions within the district and approves leave requests and timesheets.
- Analyzes data and prepares state and federal documents under the guidance of the district Program Coordinator. Serves as lead investigator for creel surveys and timelapse camera pressure count programs.
- Disseminates fisheries information to the public through professional presentations, reports, and public media. Handles public information requests through phone, email, and office walk-ins.
- Coordinates district habitat projects in cooperation with agency staff, other government agencies, angler groups and organizations. Updates online habitat maps and coordinates with Habitat Branch on annual Christmas Tree Habitat Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledgeable in fisheries management techniques, fish identification, and data management and report writing.
- Experience/knowledge with freshwater fisheries sampling and use of associated sampling equipment.
- Candidate should have good communication and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic.
- 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
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/ events/entertainment/services/education.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Transcript review must indicate that the following course work has been earned at the undergraduate or graduate level: 1. Biological Sciences: 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biological sciences. Four courses (12 semester or 18 quarter hours) must be in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; 6 of the 12 required semester hours must be directly related to fisheries science and at least one course (3 semester hours) must cover the principles of fisheries science and management. These courses may include fish management, ichthyology, aquaculture, fish ecology, principles of fisheries science, limnology, and stream ecology. The remaining hours can include other biological science courses such as biology, botany, and ecology. Examples of courses include biology, botany, ecology, cellular biology, fish management, ichthyology and limnology. 2. Physical Sciences: 15 semester hours (23 quarter hours) in physical sciences. Examples of courses are chemistry, physics, hydrology, astronomy, earth science and meteorology. 3. Mathematics and Statistics: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in mathematics and statistics. Must include one calculus and one statistics OR two statistics courses. 4. Communications/Human Dimensions: 9 semester hours (13quarter hours) in communications/human dimensions. Courses include verbal and writing courses that include public speaking, discussion, composition and technical writing. Up to 3 semester hours related to Master's thesis or PhD dissertation course work will count towards the 9 semester hour requirement. Human dimensions can include courses in areas of human personnel management, conflict resolution, socioeconomic and survey techniques.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of professional experience in fishery research, fishery management and/or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Certification by The American Fisheries Society at the Associate Fisheries Professional or Certified Fisheries Professional level will substitute for the course requirements. For additional information on The American Fisheries Society refer to www.fisheries.org A master's degree in fishery management, fishery biology or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience. A PhD degree in fishery management, fishery 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 appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing job duties.
Salary : $47,531 - $71,298