Conservation Educator I(Interim)(Non-Merit)

Description: Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth's fish and wildliferesources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoorsby fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky? Joinus in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeResources (KDFWR)!Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strives to maintain healthy populations of fish andwildlife across the state. The employees of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife are passionate about the resources theymanage. The Information and Education Division of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife teaches the public about theimportance of conservation and our agency's role in it. The Conservation Educator I in the Information and Education Division plays a key role in engaging the public, highlighting the importance of conservation and the agency's leadership in protecting Kentucky's naturalresources. The Central District Branch is seeking a self-motivated qualified candidate to educate and informthe public about Kentucky's native animal species and how the Kentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeResources helps to conserve them. This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time orrecurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Schedules and presents conservation education programs to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in an assigned area.
• Assists the camp staff and promote the mission of agency by providing instruction at the conservation camps in regard to: the education programs and the outdoor and shooting skills.
• Researches literature pertinent to conservation education programs; arranges power point presentations for educational use.
• Assists with youth hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills events; performs outreach programs for the general public within district.
• Distributes and processes camp applications; arranges camper transportation within district; answers parent inquiries regarding camp applications.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Knowledgeable about the principles of conservation education, care, and training of birds of prey, and a variety of other native animals, such as bears, bobcats, snakes, etc.
• Have classroom and public speaking experience and be able to engage diverse audiences effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Possess at least one certification in hunter education, hunter education instructor, boater education, Project Wild, American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, automated external defibrillator (AED).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
• RetirementWellness 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 RequirementsEDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science, education, recreation, or related field.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an outdoor classroom setting and/or on outdoor firing ranges. May work in a residential camp setting with 200 campers per week. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Eric Schulte at Eric. Schulte@ky.gov.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D