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9/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Web Content Specialist

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

1 Sportsmans Lane

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Would you like to work with a staff 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? Join us in the exciting, innovative, and rewarding environment at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR).

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented person to manage, coordinate, and develop content for the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website, all while ensuring it is visually appealing, user-friendly, ADA compliant and consistently updated with accurate, up-to-date information.

The employee in this position is on the front line when it comes to external communications from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. This position works closely with other communications staff in developing and determining messaging for the website. We seek an individual that is constantly looking to innovate, using analytics and other tools to determine the best methods of reaching people and encouraging them to spend time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, boating and more.

Responsibilities and job duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Updates web pages of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website with accurate and timely information.
Assists in the development of long-term, sustainable processes for managing web pages and content while implementing improved design, layout, ADA compliance and functionality of the website.
Researches and keeps up-to-date on the latest technology and software utilized as a web content manager.
Coordinates with staff across Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, and particularly with the communications staff, to share the latest news, activities and programs across the agency.
Provides support in the development of agency communications, as needed.
Works with the IT department when needed and assists in seeking ways to innovate the website while considering a mobile-first mindset, providing suggestions and feedback regarding user analytics and user behavior.
Assists in the development of written material, photos and graphics.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to the following:

Proficient writing skills.
Experience using HTML.
Experience using CSS.
Experience using Bootstrap or another responsive framework.
Experience using SharePoint and, or, another Content Management System (CMS).
Skills in graphics development.

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, entertainment, services and education

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of systems analysis, business administration, or public administration experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science, business or public administration will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in computer programming, systems analysis, information services, research and statistics, business administration, or public administration will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.

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 Lisa Jackson at Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES, KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF jobs

Web Content Specialist