Title: Wildlife Biologist
Requisition Id: 3328
Salary: $50,088 - $62,508
Salary Grade: S8
Job Location: Van Buren Office (VANBU1)
Closing Date:September 13, 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- Michael T Keeley at Mike.Keeley@mdc.mo.gov or at573 2263616x6185. We'd love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Coordinate and conduct habitat management activities in the Elk Management Zone.
Essential Job Duties
- Coordinate management activities of multiple landscapes, habitats, and target species on public lands.
- Plans and coordinates with the elk biologist for the management of elk in the Elk Management Zone.
- Plans and coordinates with other agencies and partners for the management of elk in the Elk Management Zone.
- Conduct habitat appraisals and evaluations and make improvement recommendations.
- Respond to wildlife management issues, questions, and concerns.
- Prepare management plans, habitat contracts, Ag. crop contracts, and grant requests.
- Administer public land contracts.
- Monitor wildlife populations and habitat use on conservation areas.
- Prepares and manages five managed hunts within the wildlife refuge at Peck Ranch CA.
- Host training classes, workshops, field trips, and special events.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities and monitor spending compliance.
- Assist with agency wide directives for habitat planning and population monitoring.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Serve on internal and external regular and special committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Science, Forestry, Agriculture, or related.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Wildlife, Forestry or Fisheries work.
- Wildlife Biologist certification, preferred
- Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to adapt to a variety of job situations involving long hours, hazardous conditions and difficult circumstances.
- Ability to operate ½-ton truck and burning equipment.
- Ability to conduct special conservation programs to special interest groups and the general public.
- Ability to travel and stay overnight.
- Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities
- Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision 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
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 Exempt 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.