Title: Fisheries Technician I
Requisition Id: 2977
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.06
Hourly Pay Grade: H4
Expected Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Job Location: St Louis Regional Office (STCHA1)
Closing Date: December 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 this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, Sarah J Peper , at Sarah.Peper@mdc.mo.gov or call 636 3001953x4130 , Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
Summary/Objective
Seasonal hourly position working with the St. Louis Regional Fisheries Team. Position starts mid to late January and ends in late September.
Essential Job Duties
- Assist fisheries biologists with electrofishing, netting, trotlining and other field work on lakes, rivers and streams.
- Assist with aquatic habitat improvement projects such as brush pile placement and aquatic vegetation establishment.
- Assist with management of aquatic and terrestrial vegetation in and around public fishing impoundments using herbicide and brush cutters.
- Keep vehicles, boats, and storage facilities clean.
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prefer applicants currently pursuing a fisheries related bachelor’s degree.
- Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to operate brush cutters, weed whips, and power tools.
- Ability to accurately and legibly record data.
- Ability to work with enthusiasm through adverse weather and uncomfortable conditions.
Work Environment
- Regular work outdoors in extreme heat, rain and other uncomfortable conditions.
- Sampling trips sometimes result in long work days.
- Early arrival/late departure may be required.
- Occasional overnight sampling trips or weekend work may be requested.
Physical Abilities
- Ability to move about on uneven ground and rough terrain.
- Ability to maintain balance on moving boats.
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: St Louis