Title:  Resource Management Technician (Hourly)

Summary/Objective

Provide assistance in wildlife management activities.

Essential Job Duties

• The Resource Management Technician supports the Ecological Helth Specialist and the Wildlife Health Program, coordinating logistics for statewide chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling, general sick and dead wildlife response, and other wildlife health surveillance projects as needed. A majority of this position will be facilitating the transportation of equipment and samples.
• Collect biologic samples from wildlife for disease testing, including CWD, SARS-CoV-2, avian influenza, and other diseases as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for statewide chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts by managing a rotation and efficient route of checking and maintaining CWD head freezer sampling locations across north Missouri.
• Enter, correct, summarize, and analyze wildlife health data.
• Assist with MDC CWD Targeted Removal efforts as needed.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Environment

Physical Abilities

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.