Title: District Supervisor
Requisition Id: 3536
Salary: $63,276.00 - $78,984.00
Salary Grade: S10
Job Location: Warrenton Office (WARRE1)
Closing Date: November 21, 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- Clinton R Owenby at Clinton.Owenby@mdc.mo.gov or at636 4563368x1884. We'd love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Serves as the Chair or Co-Chair of the DCT, determines natural resource management priorities throughout the district using the tiered approach as outlined in the Comprehensive Conservation Strategy.
Essential Job Duties
- Works with the CPLC and RRM Unit Supervisor to construct the District work plan.
- Leads District efforts on private and public lands and waters.
- Uses unique tools to enhance natural resources.
- Formulates the budget to address district needs.
- Monitors budget expenditures of district staff.
- Serves as the primary contact for Business Services staff on budget related issues and contracts.
- Ensures all staff are reporting work accomplishments on a regular basis and meeting individual work plan objectives.
- Leads efforts on area planning, area maintenance standards, Atlas Database, accomplishment reporting, regulations, brochures/maps, area user, complaints/requests.
- Implements Department priorities such as CWD management and hog eradication.
- Assists the RRM and CPLC Unit Supervisors in fire management.
- Ensures district staff acquires and maintains proper fire qualifications and trainings.
- Assists in training for volunteer fire departments.
- Completes performance appraisals and quarterly performance reviews and works with supervisors on corrective actions.
Ancillary Job Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Management, Biological Sciences, or related field.
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience.
- A valid, current driver's license.
- Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred.
- A valid, current Class A CDL highly desired but can be obtained after hiring.
- At least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to coordinate administrative and management activities to achieve Department goals.
- Give overall guidance and direction to the field staff to assure their programs are properly carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation.
- Evaluate and analyze Branch programs and develop improvements.
- Make administrative and supervisory decisions in a wide range of management areas including budgeting, personnel and procurement matters.
- Plan and project future operating needs in staffing and program changes.
- Resolve conflicts and work effectively with others.
- Exercise judgment and initiative in interpreting Department and Division policies and procedures and in delegating responsibilities.
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to subordinates, other Department personnel and the general public.
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Department personnel, other agency personnel and the general public.
- Travel frequently and stay overnight occasionally.
- Walk long distances in rough terrain and/or dense vegetation.
Work Environment
- Work is regularly performed in a standard office environment.
- Working long hours and occasional weekends.
- Regularly work in outdoor weather which may be hot, cold, wet or humid.
Physical Abilities
- Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
- Regularly communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
- Regularly lift up to 10 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 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.
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