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To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, Brett H Landwer, at Brett.Landwer@mdc.mo.gov or call 660 7852424x6541, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Summary/Objective

Applications are being accepted to fill one temporary position in West Plains, Missouri. Person will be the crew leader for the Mahans Creek Priority Watershed Resource Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) sampling effort. Responsibilities include leading a three-person team to conduct fish collection and identification, assess and record water quality and stream habitat data, maintain sampling equipment, enter data in a computerized database (ACCESS), and performing other duties as required.

Essential Job Duties

  • Conduct research, monitoring and survey project on stream habitats by sampling species, collecting information, processing samples, entering data in spreadsheets, or other data management devices.
  • Maintain the accuracy of and availability to information in various databases. 
  • Provide scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff.
  • Maintain gear, vehicles, and scientific equipment.
  • Correspond with stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person discussion.
  • Duties are field work and lab focused. 

Ancillary Job Duties

  • Other duties, as assigned.
  • Participate in internal and external regional planning committees and councils.
  • Participate in special events and programs, as needed.

Education and Experience

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related major; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • An interest in fishes and field experience is desirable.
  • Experience with other organisms will be considered.
  • Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, landowners, and the public.
  • Ability to use a personal computer.
  • Ability to accurately record data.
  • Ability to swim.
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight several times per week.

Work Environment

  • Frequently work in outdoor weather.
  • May be exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities

  • Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
  • Ability to walk in rough and steep terrain.
  • Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  • Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision
  • Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Concentrated attention is required at all times.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. 

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. 

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.