@media (min-width: 320px){ .careerSite{ width: 100%; max-width: 940px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; } .cs-atscs-jobdet-rtpane{ padding-left: 0; } .maincont{ position: relative; top: 0; z-index: 0; } .lpic{ float: left; width: 50%; min-width: 305px; } .rpic{ float: left; width: 50%; } .col1{ display: inline-block; width: 25%; min-width: 125px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .col1 label{ font-size: 100%; color: black; padding: 0; } .col2{ display: inline-block; width: 75%; min-width: 100px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .col50per{ display: inline-block; width: 50%; min-width: 150px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .col25per{ display: inline-block; width: 25%; min-width: 150px; line-height: 1.4; float: left; } .fullwidth{ display: block; line-height: 1.4; width: 100%; text-align: center; } .threequarterwidth{ display: block; line-height: 1.4; width: 80%; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } .g_row{ clear: both; width: 100%; padding-top: 15px; } footer{ position: relative; } } @media (min-width: 768px){ .cs-atscs-jobdet-rtpane{ padding-left: 250px; } .maincont{ top: 0px; } } .emplink{ color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; } Advertisement Closes 9/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604584 Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman Pay Grade 14 Salary $44,074.08 - $64,816.08 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Location 1584 Overlook Drive Taylorsville, KY 40071 USA Description Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's fish and wildlife resources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors by fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky? Join us in the exciting, innovative and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)! The Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman is responsible for habitat, wildlife populations and activities on all except major Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Under supervision of the area biologist, coordinates activities of technical staff and implements daily operations, management and maintenance of the Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area, Rolling Fork WMA, John C. Williams WMA, Knobs State Forest and WMA, and Marion County State Forest and WMA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct habitat management practices, prescribed burns, strip mow, strip disk, no-till, and conventional planting per WMA annual work plan. Implement WMA activities and agreements. Mow lawn, maintain building, facilities, mark boundaries, operate and maintain farm machinery and other equipment in compliance with department policy and manufacturer specifications. Supervise and train seasonal technicians in operation, maintenance, habitat management, process invoices, prepare and monitor WMA budget, maintain inventory, and complete routine reporting. Supervise and monitor quota hunts, shooting events, facilities, other recreational use of assigned WMA. Provide information on assigned WMAs to Public, Partner Organizations, and Agency Staff Upon Request. Assist public lands biologist with field days and popular articles on WMAs. Collect hunter and harvest data, and routine wildlife survey data. Trap and band wildlife. Performs employee evaluations and recommends disciplinary actions when warranted. Preferred Skills and Abilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Highly qualified individuals will possess strong knowledge and experience in agriculture and the operation, maintenance, and light repair of agricultural equipment. Crew leader and supervisory experience. Experience with managing wildlife habitat. We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

BENEFITS, including: A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required) Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Life insurance Retirement Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have one year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field. Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

A master's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural science will substitute for the required experience. Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

Experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must be (and remain) eligible to hold a Commercial Driver's License when required by agency. Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Must be able to work outside in temperature extremes for long periods of time and traverse rough terrain. Must be able to swim. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Wes Little at wes.little@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D