STWD Research Coordinator - Lyon, United States - State of Kansas

Description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: May 10, 2024
• Required documents uploaded by: May 13, 2024

Agency Information:

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is an executive branch agency in charge of operating and regulating the use of state parks, state lakes, recreational grounds, wildlife areas and sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, natural areas, historic sites and other lands, waters, and facilities for the promotion of public health, safety, and for the use and pleasure of visitors.

The agency is also charged with the development and conservation of wildlife and the natural resources within the state.

The agency oversees 29 state parks, 500 miles of trails, approximately 460,301 acres of leased or owned public lands, management of four hatcheries, and four nature centers.

To meet our mission, projects, and goals, KDWP employs approximately 466 full time employees and up to 350 temporary employees, throughout the state, with diverse and varying skillsets.

The largest agency office is the Operational Headquarters in Pratt, Kansas. The Office of the Secretary is maintained in Topeka, Kansas.

There are three Regional Offices located in Topeka, Wichita, and Hays; three District Offices in Kansas City, Chanute, and Dodge City; and a Research Office located in Emporia, Kansas.

Various wildlife, public land, and parks offices are located across the state.

KDWP has an annual budget of $110 million for Fiscal Year 2024.

The agency is primarily funded through license fees, grants and federal funds that are provided through the Pitman Roberts and Dingle Johnson Acts.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/

Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Eligible to

Receive Benefits:
Yes

• Veterans'

Preference Eligible:
Yes

• Search Keywords: Biologist, Emporia, Lyon, Statewide

Compensation:
$33.69/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This full-time unclassified position is located in the Fisheries and Wildlife Division of the Emporia Research & Survey Office, and is supervised by Rich Schultheis, Wildlife Division Assistant Director.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent will serve as the principal coordinator responsible for the statewide oversight of prairie chickens and turkeys in the small game program.

This includes coordinating the design, delivery, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of population monitoring surveys, harvest and hunter activity surveys and stakeholder surveys as needed for small game species.

They will also; assist in the development of strategies, permitting, and policies to address management needs, including efforts to enhance (i.e.

habitat management) and control (nuisance and/or animal damage issues) the species as needed, coordinate and develop the orderly formulation and review of proposed regulations, policies, management plans and guidelines upon which the department will administer activities dealing with optimal harvest and other uses for the appropriate management of the state's wildlife resources, particularly as they relate to small game species, identify, develop, facilitate, coordinate and conduct appropriate research projects conducted internally and via contractual work with appropriate researchers that may require grant development and management, represent the agency and its programs at appropriate technical and non-technical meetings and committees both in-state and out-of-state; serve as a point-of-contact for technical information regarding small game, for both agency personnel and the public through routine email, phone calls and office visits, maintain communication with appropriate non-government constituency/conservation groups and organizations, and coordinate, facilitate, and provide input as needed to both department and external habitat initiatives and programs that are relevant to small game.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources required. Other degrees or additional work experience may be substituted for education requirements at agency discretion.
• Licensing & Certification: The successful candidate must pass a background check and possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources required AND one year of experience in a field of environmental sciences/agricultural sciences or natural sciences/resources. Other degrees or additional work experience may be substituted for education requirements at agency discretion.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in wildlife biology/management, biological, environmental or other natural resource science is strongly preferred.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Laverne Taylor
• Email:
• Phone:

Job Application Process

*HOW TO APPLY: Go to the State Employment Center at 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

Helpful Resources at "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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 applicable, (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):

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.

Helpful Resources at "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.

The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 agency recruiter.