Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · Kansas · posted today
FISHERIES/WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II - Position #K0239195 This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Fisheries Division at the Glen Elder Area Office within Region 1 and is directly supervised by the Fisheries Regional Supervisor. The Glen Elder Area Office is located in Northcentral Kansas, which boasts abundant outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources. This position has exciting potential to integrate research, conservation biology, and human dimensions into fisheries management. Key Responsibilities: · Responsible for district fisheries management and conservation for Cloud, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, and Republic counties in northcentral Kansas, which includes Glen Elder and Lovewell reservoirs, Jewell and Ottawa State fishing lakes, and several publicly accessible impoundments. · District contains a diverse mix of large reservoirs and small impoundments with some of the state’s best walleye, black bass, and panfish fisheries along with many miles of rivers and streams with sport fish and native species conservation opportunities. · Work involves organizing, coordinating, and directing fisheries programs and projects to the benefit of users of the fisheries resources. · Conducts fish population surveys, supervision of seasonal employees, and provides technical services to private landowners and local governing units. · Other duties relating to data analysis, fisheries research, fish culture, native species conservation, aquatic education, improving fishing access, and aquatic habitat improvement. · Expected to use and disseminate scientific information for projects in the region and is encouraged to attend natural resource and scientific meetings. · Cooperates with other agency divisions in the region including law enforcement, public lands, and wildlife, among others. · There will be a mix of field work, office duties, and travel to accomplish duties. Benefits: · Salary: Beginning hourly wage of $28.30/hour · Health and other Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage. · Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation. · Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave. Minimum Requirements: · High School diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in environmental, agriculture or natural sciences/resources preferred. · Six years of direct experience in science or wildlife management. · Education may be substituted for the required experience as determined relevant by the agency. · One year of experience in fisheries management, culture and /or research strongly preferred. · A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required. 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 you wish to include them 4) employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system 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. Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time, please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information. DEADLINE TO APPLY – October 19, 2026 The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.
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