Fisheries Wildlife Biologist I

FISHERIES WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST I – Position# K0235325

This unclassified, full-time position is located in the KDWP Fisheries Division at the Farlington Fish Hatchery and is directly supervised by Kyle Steinert, Assistant Hatchery Manager.

The incumbent conducts a variety of duties relating to the KDWP, Farlington Fish Hatchery & Kansas Aquatic Biodiversity Center, and other departmental duties as needed. The incumbent assists the hatchery manager and fish culturists with their duties. Those duties may include all aspects of fish propagation/culture work in ponds or tanks, imperiled aquatic species propagation/culture, live fish transport, maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds, and providing information to the general public including conducting hatchery tours. The incumbent should be comfortable with independent use of water quality monitoring equipment and other fish culture tools, grounds maintenance equipment, fish transport equipment, and tools used for routine maintenance. The incumbent will have joint responsibility for supervising seasonal employees to accomplish the duties as assigned. Some weekend work, work outside of the normal workday and travel for work will be required.

The incumbent must obtain a Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification, Category 5-Aquatic Pesticides within 1 year of employment.

As a condition of employment, the employee will be required to live within a 15-minute drive to the Farlington Fish Hatchery. It is understood that the employee will be on “Stand By” when necessary, on a rotating basis. 

BENEFITS: Beginning hourly wage, $23.86/hour; immediate group health and life insurance coverage; retirement; optional deferred compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation and  parental leave.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science/management or wildlife science/management is required. One year of relevant­ technical experience in an environmental field and/or program is preferred. The successful candidate must pass a background check and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

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.

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 – May 16, 2025

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. 

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.