[birdky] Wildlife Bio II Position (birds) Franklin Co. KY
- From: "Vorisek, Shawchyi (FW)" <Shawchyi.Vorisek@xxxxxx>
- To: <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <SEPART-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:04:01 -0400
Hi everyone:
Please help me distribute this posting. Deadline says 10/12 but if the
applicant is qualified and contacts me in advance, I'd be willing to
extend the deadline.
This position is also posted on the Texas A & M website Job #12606
http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm.
The incumbent will be conducting peregrine falcon and bald eagle
monitoring as well as songbird surveys and mistnetting.
Thanks!
Shawchyi Vorisek
Avian Biologist
Wildlife Diversity Program
KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)564-7109 Ext. 368
shawchyi.vorisek@xxxxxx
www.fw.ky.gov <http://www.fw.ky.gov/>
Did you know... Department of Fish and Wildlife receives NO state tax
dollars and manages wildlife for all citizens?
Classification Title: Wildlife Biologist II (Grant Funded Time
Limited - KRS 150.061)
Date Posted 10/03/2007
Pay Grade/
Salary Range: Grade 14 - $2937.20 - $3890.90
Agency Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Work Location:
City/County Franklin County, Kentucky
General Job Duties: Performs professional biological work in
connection with the research and management of wildlife; and performs
other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements: Minimum requirements are comprehensive
statements of the minimum background as to education, experience, and
other qualifications which will be required in all cases as evidence of
an appointee's ability to perform the work properly.
Education Requirements 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.
Experience Requirements Must have one year of professional experience
in wildlife management, wildlife biology and/or a related field
Education Substitution Clause Education: Certification by The
Wildlife Society at the Associate Wildlife Biologist or Certified
Wildlife Biologist level will substitute for the course requirements.
For additional information on The Wildlife Society refer to
www.wildlife.org
A master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related
field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Examination Requirements: None
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Require
previous experience with raptor and/or songbird handling (trapping or
mist-netting and banding).
Additional Requirements Applicants and employees in this classification
may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
General Description of Benefits: Excellent benefits including
paid health and life insurance, ample vacation and sick leave, holiday
pay, and optional deferred compensation plan.
Application Process: Obtain state application from Personnel Cabinet
or on-line at http://personnel.ky.gov/employment/onlineap.htm. Personnel
Cabinet TTY: 502-564-4306
Submit Application to: Shawchyi Vorisek
Wildlife Division, KDFWR
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Fax to (502) 564-4519
Or email to shawchyi.vorisek@xxxxxx
Deadline for Application: 10/12/2007
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