Fisheries Wildlife Biologist II
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park
Dodge City, Kansas
FISHERIES/WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II - Position #K0217977
This unclassified, full-time position is in the Fisheries Division, Region 4, Dodge City Regional Office; and is directly supervised by Scott Waters, Fisheries Regional Supervisor. The Dodge City Regional Office is located in Southwest Kansas which boasts abundant outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources and a very reasonable cost of living. This position has exciting potential to integrate research, conservation biology, and human dimensions into fisheries management.
District fisheries management and conservation responsibilities for Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearney, Kiowa, Lane, Meade, Morton, Ness, Pawnee, Rush, Seward, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, and Wichita counties in southwest Kansas, which includes Horsethief Reservoir, Clark, Concannon, Ford, Goodman, Hain, Hamilton, Hodgeman, Kiowa, and Meade State Fishing Lakes, and numerous publicly accessible impoundments. The district contains a diverse mix of small and medium-size impoundments with some of the state’s most scenic state fishing lakes containing largemouth bass, walleye, wiper, white bass, saugeye, trout, and panfish fisheries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organizing, coordinating, and directing fisheries programs and projects to the benefit of users of the fisheries resources.
- Conducting fish population surveys, supervision of seasonal employees, and providing technical services to private landowners and local governing units.
- Other duties and opportunities exist relating to data analysis, fisheries research, fish culture, native species conservation, aquatic education, improving fishing access, and aquatic habitat improvement.
- Incumbent is expected to use and disseminate scientific information for projects in the region and is encouraged to attend natural resource and scientific meetings.
- There is excellent potential for cooperation with other agency divisions in the region including law enforcement, public lands, and wildlife, among others.
- The position can expect a healthy mix of field work, office duties, and travel to accomplish duties.
Benefits:
- Salary: Beginning hourly wage $28.30/hr
- Health and 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.
- Incumbent will be eligible for future competitive, promotional opportunities in Region 1 as a Fisheries/Wildlife Biologist III.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources.
- Experience in the fields listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
- Applicants possessing a bachelor’s degree with major course work in fisheries science/management will be given preference.
- One year of field experience in fisheries management, culture and /or research is strongly preferred.
- Must pass a background check AND must 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 (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 – 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.
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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