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From: Steven Dobey [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:12 AM
To: Muller, Lisa Irene <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: Elk Biologist Position

Just FYI!  Not sure if you have seen this as it was just posted... but thought you might wat to share around UT.  




Steven Dobey | Conservation Program Manager Eastern U.S.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
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From: Jenkins, Gabriel (FW) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
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Subject: Elk Biologist Position

I hope this email finds you all well! Please see the below information on a full time permanent elk biologist position with KDFWR in the Deer and Elk Program. The position closes on Nov 13. 

Please forward to anyone who may know that has an interest in cervid management. 

Job posting link: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031#jobDetails=3199241_5031  

Gabe Jenkins
Deer and Elk Program Coordinator
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Perry County
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II
57546BR
50 - Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet
Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week OR $37,596.00 - $49,803.60 yearly at 40 hour work week

Characteristics of the Job :
Performs professional biological work in connection with the research and management of wildlife; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirement - 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: 36 semester hours in biological sciences are required and must include courses in the following subcategories (Note: the sum of the hours required in subcategories is 33; the remaining 3 hours may be in any of these five subject areas): a. Wildlife Management: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses emphasizing the principles and practices of wildlife management. b. Wildlife Biology: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses in the biology and behavior of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. c. Ecology: 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours) in courses in general plant or animal ecology. d. Zoology: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in courses in the taxonomy, biology, behavior, physiology, anatomy and natural history of vertebrates and invertebrates. Courses in genetics, nutrition, physiology, disease and other biology or general zoology courses are accepted. Ichthyology or fisheries biology courses are accepted. e. Botany: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in courses in general botany, plant genetics, plant morphology, plant physiology or plant taxonomy. 2. Physical Sciences: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in physical sciences such as chemistry, physics, geology or soils, with at least 2 disciplines represented. 3. Quantitative Sciences: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in quantitative sciences that must include: a. Basic Statistics: 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours) in basic statistics. b. Quantitative Sciences: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in calculus, biometry, advanced algebra, systems analysis, mathematical modeling, sampling, computer science or other quantitative science. 4. Humanities and Social Sciences: 9 semester hours (13.5 quarter hours) in humanities and social sciences, such as economics, sociology, psychology, political science, government, history, literature or foreign language. 5. Communications: 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in courses designed to improve communication skills such as English composition, technical writing, journalism, public speaking or use of mass media. A maximum of 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours) each will be allowed for a completed Master's thesis and Ph.D. dissertation. 6. Policy, Administration and Law: 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses that document significant content or focus on natural resource policy and/or administration, wildlife or environmental law or natural resource/land use planning will apply; as will courses that document contributions to the understanding of social, political and ethical decisions for wildlife or natural resource management.

Minimum Requirement - Experience :
Must have one year of professional experience in wildlife management, wildlife biology and/or a related field.
Substitute Education for Experience :
Certification by The Wildlife Society at the Associate Wildlife Biologist or Certified Wildlife Biologist level will substitute for the course requirements. A master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute Experience for Education :
None

Special Requirements :
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.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring applicant possesses a valid driver's license.

Post Employment Requirements :
Must maintain a valid driver's license for length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.

Department/Division/Branch/Address :
KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
1655 North Main Street
Hazard, Ky. 41701

Agency Contact email and/or telephone number :
Gabe Jenkins [log in to unmask]
# of Vacancies :
1
Position Type :
Full-time Merit (18A)
Work Schedule :
1st Shift
Vacancy Type :
Competitive - Open To All Candidates
FLSA Designation
NON-EXEMPT - The position(s) is/are not exempt from FLSA requirements for time and a half overtime compensation. The employee(s) will earn time and a half for time worked in excess of 40 hours per work week.
Work Week :
37.5 hr/wk
Pay Grade :
14
Special Entrance Rate :
No
Probationary Period :
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For additional information refer to: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm.
Description of Job Duties
This position works within the Wildlife Division's Deer and Elk Program, assisting with the implementation of research and management projects focused on elk and deer. This position will be responsible for gathering technical information for analyses in the management and conservation of deer and elk. Previous experience or training with chemical immobilization and the capturing, handling, and moving of large animals is desired, but not required.

Job Group :
AGRICULTURAL AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES

Typical Working Conditions :
Incumbents working in this job title spend the majority of time outdoors performing the job duties.

Unique Physical Requirements :
Must be able to traverse rough and mountainous terrain with equipment. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. of equipment several hundred yards. Must be able to run, climb or otherwise protect self from wildlife such as elk and bear.

Additional Requirements :
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317.

Post Date :
10/25/2017
Post Ending Date :
11/13/2017

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