Careers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Go to http://personnel.ky.gov and follow the instructions below.

• Access to the internet and an e-mail account are required.  Have your education and job history information available in order to assist in the completion of your application.  An on-line tutorial is available to walk you through the application process.  In addition, there are HELP links on every section.
• You must self nominate (apply) to each posted position of interest.  You may save your application online for future use.

Upon accessing the Personnel Cabinet website, select the Job Seekers link which will lead you to the Career Opportunities System (COS) page.  Select the State Job Opportunities link and log in. If a first time visitor, select click here to create a new account link.

• Read the Terms of Agreement and click the AGREE button.
• On the Create login page, enter your e-mail address, choose and enter a password, reenter the password for verification, select a security question from the drop-down list, and enter the answer to your security question.
• Click the create button.
• You will be taken to the Welcome page.
• Scroll down and click on the Edit your profile link.
• Complete the Contact Information [required fields are labeled with an asterisk (*)] If you skip a required field, COS will alert you and prompt you to fill in any missed fields before you can save your application.
• Click the SAVE button. 

You will be directed to the application and prompted to fill in your social security number.  Click the OK button and begin to fill in your application.  When the application is complete, you will be ready to search for and apply to any jobs of interest.  Please remember that there are qualification requirements for each position.

HELPFUL HINTS 

• Each applicant must create an account with his or her individual e-mail, which is a unique identifier. Live Help is available.  This tool allows a Personnel Cabinet customer service representative to help you find the information you need.
• The Personnel Cabinet, located at 501 High Street, Frankfort, KY., has 20 computers available for your use.  Please check www.personnel.ky.gov for hours of availability.  
• You may set up a search agent by choosing specific criteria such as job title, salary, agency, or work county and ask to be notified by e-mail when vacant positions match your preferences.
• Once you have applied for a job and receive confirmation of successful application submission, you may review your progress through the job submission status (qualification, certification to agency, etc.).
• Remember:  Be detailed and complete all fields on the application.
• Remember:  Keep your contact information updated within your application file as this is the information an agency will use to contact you to schedule an interview.

Creating Opportunities in the Great Outdoors

Take a look at career opportunities in terms of what a potential employee might expect as duties and responsibilities.

Wildlife Biologist  

Wildlife biologists might find themselves:

• conducting detailed surveys of wildlife populations
• preparing detailed reports concerning their findings
• collecting age and growth information in the field and at check stations
• working with private landowners to develop habitat improvement projects
• transporting wildlife 
• working with other experienced biologists involving a variety of other wildlife management activities. 

Fishery Biologist  

Fisheries biologists could expect to:

• perform research work on fish populations
• prepare scientific reports
• investigate fish kills
• analyze fish samples
• determine water quality
• assist in fish cultures at one of the state hatcheries
• work with other experienced biologists involving a variety of fisheries management practices

Conservation Education Program Leader (CEPL)

CEPLs are involved in:

• presenting conservation education programs to schools
• organizing youth hunting and fishing events
• instructing outdoor activities at summer conservation camps 
• working with experienced instructors in conducting hunter education safety classes

Conservation Officer (Law Enforcement)

After extensive training, Law Enforcement Officers enforce state and federal laws with particular emphasis on state fish, game and boating regulations. Examples of duties would include:

• extensive field work
• vessel safety inspections
• communications with sportsmen and boaters
• public relations
• investigation of complaints and offenses
• conducts boating safety education courses
• issue citations
• make arrests
• court case preparation and prosecution
• work with other professionals in the department

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employs professional biologists, educators and law enforcement personnel. A limited number of positions are maintained in support areas such as Information and Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Administration, Geoprocessing, Licensing, Grants and Accounting which require degrees in the related fields such as engineering, accounting, business management, computer science, public relations and marketing, etc.  In some instances work experience will substitute for the required education.

Paraprofessional POSITIONS

Our Engineering, Fisheries and Wildlife Divisions utilize a number of Fish and Wildlife Technicians. These are paraprofessional classifications that assist biologists and engineers in the performance of their duties.  Employees in this classification might find themselves:

• transporting animals
• preparing land areas for animal management programs
• taking samples of aquatic life
• preparing reports for the use of the biologist 
• constructing sport fishing and boating access. 

For details regarding minimum requirements, qualifications and eligibility, please visit the Personnel Cabinet’s Class Specification’s link http://personnel.ky.gov/employment/classpec/

SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources salary schedule is competitive with other state government agencies. Through promotion and reclassification, employees are afforded the opportunity to improve his or her abilities and increase experience. Fringe benefits include liberal annual and sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, a sound retirement program, deferred compensation and more.

For additional employment information, contact:

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

ATTN:  Brenda Ward-Hill
1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

or call Brenda Ward-Hill at 1-800-858-1549 ext. 4582
e-mail Brenda Ward-Hill

An equal opportunity employer M/F/D
http://fw.ky.gov