Conservation Educator III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000104
- Class code
- 21000104
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Conservation Educator III is $3,673 to $5,877 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21000104.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 02/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Develops, presents or teaches multiple types of conservation education or outdoor skills programs in an assigned area to include, conservation education, hunter courses, boating education courses, aquatic education courses, Project WILD, archery or shooting skills courses; coordinates two or more types of programs and events; represents Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) at events; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Develops, plans, presents, or teaches multiple types of conservation education, outdoor skills, and shooting skills programs in an assigned area. Contacts school administrators, extension agents, and other officials to arrange a monthly schedule of classes. Develops and presents lessons on conservation of natural resources, conservation education programs, and outdoor and shooting skills. Coordinates the work of conservation educators, interim employees, volunteers, and camp counselors. Provides supervision and instruction at conservation camps or to the general public in outdoor skills, and conservation programs.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science, education, recreation, or related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience in conservation education or related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in a natural or physical science, education, recreation or a related field will substitute for one year of experience as a conservation educator. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: None
Special requirements
Must be 21 years old and possess either a hunting or fishing license issued by the KDFWR, and certification in first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Conservation Educator III in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $64,415 | $95,630 | $64,415 to $95,630 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.