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Title:  Fisheries Technician I

Description: 

Requisition Id: 3747 

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.06

Hourly Pay Grade: H4 

Expected Work Schedule:

Job Location:  St Louis Regional Office (STCHA1) 

Closing Date:

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, ​Michael J Engel , at Mike.Engel@mdc.mo.gov or call 636 3001953x4117 , Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.

Summary/Objective

Two seasonal hourly positions working with the St. Louis Regional Fisheries Team. The first position starts in April and ends in August, and the second position starts in May and ends in August.

Essential Job Duties

  • Assist fisheries biologists with electrofishing, netting, trot lining 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.

Ancillary Job Duties

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One (1) year of related professional experience.
  • Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
  • Prefer applicants currently pursuing a fisheries related bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with enthusiasm through adverse weather and uncomfortable conditions.
  • Ability to accurately and legibly record data.
  • Ability to operate brush cutters, weed whips, and power tools.

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

  • 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.
  • 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

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