Fisheries Wildlife Biologist II
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park
Pratt, Kansas
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $28.30 per hour |
| Deadline | May 22, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |
FISHERIES/WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II – Position #K0247421
This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Pratt Operations Office. This position will be directly supervised by the Aquatic Species Recovery Program Coordinator.
This position will serve as the field biologist for the recovery program and primary responsibilities will center around activities related to the reintroduction and monitoring of imperiled aquatic taxa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with private landowners under the KDWP Programmatic Conservation Benefit Agreement to maintain habitat conditions at reintroduction sites and coordinate stockings and surveys
- Conducting habitat assessments to rate habitat suitability prior to species reintroduction
- Transporting and stocking animals to identified reintroduction sites
- Coordination with both internal and external partners for broodstock collection and stocking propagated animals
- Using standard methods for surveys of freshwater mussels and stream fish communities for collection of broodstock needed for captive propagation, pre-stocking site assessments, and monitoring populations of stocked animals for survival, growth, and reproduction.
- Quality control and digitization of field data
- Assist the program coordinator with summarization of collected data into monthly and annual reports and writing site-plans and reintroduction plans
- Conducts communication and outreach efforts such as presentations, field trips, or attending outreach events for private landowners, conservation partners, the general public, and or other department personnel on program activities.
- Assist with study design, research, and implementation of novel species reintroduction or monitoring methodology
- Acquisition and maintenance of survey and laboratory equipment
- Assists department personnel with general agency-related activities and responsibilities. These are general in nature and may involve a broad range of management, research, and educational disciplines.
Benefits:
- Salary: Beginning hourly wage of $28.30/hour
- Health and other 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in environmental or natural sciences/resources
- One year of experience in the field of environmental or natural sciences/resources. Work conducted while pursuing an advanced degree may be substituted for experience.
- Entry-level proficiency in word processing, PowerPoint, and geographic information systems is preferred.
- Entry-level proficiency in use of standard sampling gears for aquatic taxa is preferred
- Strong writing skills, ability to lead by example, and a proven ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to self-start and work under adverse survey conditions
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.
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 you wish to include them
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 22, 2026
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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