Title: Private Land Conservationist Assistant
Requisition Id: 3555
Salary: $40,464.00 - $49,464.00
Salary Grade: S6
Job Location: NRCS - Mount Vernon (MOUNT2)
Closing Date: December 16, 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- Andrew J Humble at Andy.Humble@mdc.mo.gov or at417 5812719x3701. We'd love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Provide technical expertise to private landowners to assist with their land management and natural resource management goals.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide management and administrative support to the Private Lands Conservationist.
- Provide technical support to private landowners following habitat management plans made by the Private Lands Conservationist.
- Assist the Private Lands Conservationist with administration of various cost share programs to assist landowners with funding their conservation projects.
- Perform inspections and on-site visits to answer questions landowners may have.
- Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and policies and make recommendations for improvement.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to private landowners to help them achieve their conservation goals, including site visits, cost share programs, workshops, etc.
- Build and maintain relationships and work cooperatively with other agencies and conservation partners to ensure comprehensive conservation.
- Perform inspections and on-site visits and answer customer questions via telephone, email, and in-person discussion.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, agencies, and partners.
- Answer questions regarding conservation, hunting regulations, and rules.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Complete logs and expense reimbursement forms.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Wildlife Management, or related field.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate tools and equipment for land management.
- Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
- Basic plant identification and wildlife habitat knowledge.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Work Environment
- Frequently work in outdoor weather where wet, humid conditions are possible.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities
- Ability to move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield