Title: Fisheries Technician I
Requisition Id: 3684
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.06
Hourly Pay Grade: H4
Expected Work Schedule:
Job Location: Northeast Regional Office (KIRKS1)
Closing Date: January 15, 2025
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 this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, Matthew P Matheney , at Matt.Matheney@mdc.mo.gov or call 660 7852424x6539 , Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
Summary/Objective
The Missouri Department of Conservation's Science Branch, Stream and Watershed Unit, in Kirksville, has an opening for a part-time temporary position. The position will support Stream and Watershed Unit Technical Staff to continue work on technical assistance programs and presentation of stream and watershed training. Hours can be somewhat flexible, to be somewhere between 8 to 12 hours per week.
Essential Job Duties
- Prepare data, maps, and analysis using ArcGIS, Excel, etc.
- Priority watershed project preparation, maintenance, and development
- Maintain and develop multiple databases for record keeping.
- Conduct literature searches. Read and file literature into a database.
- Learn and use basic land surveying skill, GPS, and associated software.
- Assist with preparation for workshops by organizing classroom materials, classroom set up, field trip preparations and logistics, and running errands as necessary.
- Provide customer service by answering phones and greeting customers when needed.
- Attend all basic Stream and Watershed Unit training courses.
- Perform basic vehicle upkeep and maintenance.
- Other duties as required.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Other duties as assigned.
- Occasionally work with other staff to gain experience conducting various conservation field work.
- Attend training sessions to gain experience related to various conservation activities.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of related professional experience.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license and Commercial Driver's License.
- Pesticide Applicator's License.
- Ability to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate boats, outboard motors, land maintenance equipment, power tools and large trucks pulling trailers.
- Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and perform data entry.
- Basic carpentry, mechanical and plumbing skills.
- Experience with fishery science and wildlife management.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to travel and work varying shifts, as required.
Work Environment
- Regularly work in outdoor temperatures, including wet, hot, and/or cold environments.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities
- 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 at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 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.
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