Title: Field Crew Supervisor
Requisition Id: 4815
Salary: $42,768.00 - $52,272.00
Salary Grade: S6
Job Location: Pony Express Conservation Area (Northwest Region)
Closing Date: October 26, 2026
Interview Date: TBD
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,Brian C Gilbert at Brian.Gilbert@mdc.mo.gov or at816 3818458x6201, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Supervise and lead resource management crews that support natural resource management and public use management across public and private lands within an assigned district. Plan work for the crews based on daily, weekly, and monthly planning interactions with the District Supervisor and resource professionals in the assigned district.
Essential Job Duties
- Coordinate and lead resource management crews that implement district work plans and natural resource management objectives across public and private lands, including habitat restoration, natural community management, tree planting, food plot establishment, invasive species control, prescribed fire, wildland fire response, and area maintenance activities.
- Supervise and develop assigned staff by providing work direction, scheduling and assigning projects, approving timesheets and reimbursements, conducting performance evaluations, facilitating training opportunities, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Operate and oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and utilization of vehicles, boats, tractors, mowers, UTVs, ATVs, trailers, and other equipment used in resource management activities. Coordinate routine maintenance and repair of department-owned and leased equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff in the implementation of habitat management practices, land stewardship techniques, equipment operation, prescribed fire, herbicide application, and other natural resource management activities.
- Communicate and coordinate regularly with district leadership and resource professionals to establish work priorities, monitor project progress, identify operational needs, and resolve field-related issues.
- Support District Conservation Team initiatives and collaborative projects by participating in workshops, field days, public outreach events, and other activities necessary to accomplish district and departmental goals.
- Promote a culture of safety by ensuring staff receive appropriate training, follow established safety protocols, and maintain required certifications and qualifications related to prescribed fire, wildland fire, herbicide application, and equipment operation.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education and Experience
- 3 years supervisory work experience required.
- Commercial driver's license (CDL), helpful
- Experience with prescribed burns, certification helpful.
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate tools and equipment for building and land management.
- Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic plant identification and wildlife habitat knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
Work Environment
- Frequently work in outdoor weather.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision.
- Concentrated attention is required at all times.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Move around the grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Regularly lift to 5 pounds, correctly lift to 50 pounds.
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.
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