Title: Wildlife Research and Monitoring Specialist
Requisition Id: 3462
Salary: $50,088.00 - $62,508.00
Salary Grade: S8
Job Location: Central Reg Office & Research Ctr (COLUM2)
Closing Date: October 3, 2024
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Charles W Anderson at Charles.Anderson@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-815-7901 Ext. 2890. We'd love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Assist with creation and lead implementation of research and monitoring projects.
Essential Job Duties
- Conduct research on various species populations by collecting information, processing samples, analyzing data, and providing this information for review and analysis.
- Assist Scientist with creation and implementation of research projects.
- Participate in study design and coordinate and lead data collection efforts to include population monitoring, tracking inventory, purchasing of necessary supplies and equipment, and compiling data.
- Assist with creating and maintain tables, graphs, or reports for meetings and presentations.
- Assist other scientists with gathering priority information needs through field sampling or other technical expertise to include CWD sampling, targeted culling, ruffed grouse surveys etc.
- May serve as incident commander in times when scientist has resumed other responsibilities.
Ancillary Job Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Science, Fisheries, Biological Sciences, or related.
- One or more years of field work conducting wildlife related work that includes but not limited to camera trapping, telemetry tracking, sample collection of animal or plant matter, and capture and handling skills.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
- Ability to work irregular hours and weekends with the possibility of extended travel time during seasonal sampling periods.
Work Environment
- Regularly work in outdoor environments where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities
- Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
- Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Regularly lift up to 30 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
- Concentrated attention is required at all times.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer
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 Exempt 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.