Area Wildlife Biologist (Fisheries Wildlife Biologist III)
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park
Manhattan, Kansas
AREA WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST (FISHERIES WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST III) – Position #K0233912
This unclassified, full-time position in the Wildlife Division is located in the Manhattan NRCS Area 4 Office. Position is directly supervised by Brad Rueschhoff, Wildlife Regional Supervisor. The incumbent will devote 60 percent of their time advancing the mission of KDWP and 40 percent working closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide and implement biological expertise that informs planning efforts across various working lands conservation programs.
Key Details and Responsibilities:
- Based in Manhattan, Kansas with district responsibilities in Geary, Riley, Pottawatomie, and Nemaha
- This position will have a strong focus on improving tallgrass prairie habitat of the Northern Flint Hills by working collaboratively with landowners, NGO partners, and other state and federal agencies.
- Supervises a Wildlife Biologist I who assists with daily district wildlife duties while having primary responsibilities for Pottawatomie and Nemaha Counties.
- District duties involve organizing, coordinating and directing wildlife programs and
- Promotes, plans and implements wildlife habitat projects on private lands through the Habitat First program, USDA Farm Bill programs and other partner initiatives.
- Administers walk-in hunting access program (WIHA) in assigned district to include program outreach, property review and contract negotiations.
- Responds to wildlife damage
- Coordinates and participates in public information and education
- Conducts various wildlife surveys and disease monitoring
- Provides technical services to private landowners, local, state and federal governing units, and NGO's.
- Prepares documents, reports, and wildlife management
- Assists other Divisions as needed with fish and wildlife management programs and
- Completes various administrative duties necessary to support the district wildlife management
- Special projects as
NRCS Area Responsibilities:
- Responsible for internal Federal Farm Bill program delivery and providing wildlife management coordination to NRCS Area 4
- Provides wildlife technical assistance and conservation planning associated with Farm Bill programs and initiatives to include EQIP, CRP, ACEP, and WLFW.
- Specific job assignments will be provided by the NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Area
- Duties include providing coordination and training to KDWP and NRCS
- Implements wildlife management provisions of USDA Farm Bill programs at the NRCS area/county
- Provides technical advice to NRCS staff to develop USDA statewide programs and
Benefits:
- Salary: Beginning hourly wage $31.20 - $31.96
- Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance
- Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred
- Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife science/management or fisheries science/management
- Two years of related work
- Other degrees relating to this field may be
- Education may be substituted by the
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are
Additional Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:
- Must have a mix of expertise in ecology, agricultural or related
- Must have good communication skills and be able to work in an interdisciplinary agency environment and with
- Computer skills are strongly
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 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 Please make sure to include your email address.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate
- Complete and Submit your
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the
- Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information
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The following are the required items to apply:
- a letter of interest
- a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
- transcript material (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred)
- employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system
- 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 – August 15, 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.
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