Deadline: Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Missouri Department of Conservation Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Missouri Location Detail: Jefferson City Job Description: Summary/Objective Do you want to help protect the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state of Missouri? If yes, then you have come to the right place. At MDC we are committed to finding ambassadors for conservation! We are looking to fill Resource Management Crew Leaders statewide. The selected candidates will be responsible for managing habitats, working on prescribed burns, educating the public through different methods, and so many other exciting things! To learn more about the exciting opportunities, feel free to contact any of the below supervisors. If applying for any of the (11) openings, please indicate in your cover letter which location(s) you prefer. Central Region: Aaron Holsapple at Aaron.Holsapple@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Home Domiciled (15 miles of Rich Fountain) Kansas City Region: Jeffrey Miller at Jeffrey.Miller@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Platte Falls Conservation Area Nathan Coy at Nathan.Coy@mdc.mo.gov - Location: JN Kearn Memorial Wildlife Area St. Louis Region: Nicholas LeMaster at Nick.LeMaster@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Upper Mississippi River Conservation Area Ozark Region: Preston Mabry at Preston.Mabry@mdc.mo.gov - Location(s): Van Buren and Eminence Northwest Region: Lonnie Messbarger at Lonnie.Messbarger@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Northwest Regional Office Samantha Anderson at Samantha.Anderson@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Chillicothe Office Southeast Region: Steve Orchard at Steve.Orchard@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Piedmont Office Timothy Kavan at Tim.Kavan@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area Kevin Brunke at Kevin.Brunke@mdc.mo.gov - Location: Perryville Office Essential Job Duties Perform regular duties associated with habitat and other wildlife management. Manage general supply, timber and fire suppression inventory, maintenance and administration. Oversee maintenance on assigned work areas, roads, public areas and equipment. Conduct wildfire detection, pre-suppression, and suppression duties. Educate the public on natural resource management objectives through surveys, site visits, etc. Assist with budget creation and compliance. Oversee work team activities, time sheets, and performance appraisals. Prepare and present productivity, inventory, and other reports. Administrative duties, such as rentals, bid management, activity reporting and invoice processing. Ensure mowing, lawn maintenance, debris removal and cleanliness in public areas. Ancillary Job Duties Other duties, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to operate tools and equipment for land management. Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer. Basic plant identification and wildlife habitat knowledge. Ability to operate all types of vehicles (including standard shift), chain saws, mowers and various types of farm equipment. Ability to operate various types of powered hand tools (drill press, welder, table saw, etc.). Work Environment Frequently work in outdoor weather. Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection. Occasional physical exertion such as walking over rough, uneven, or steep terrain. Physical Abilities Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings. Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds. Concentrated attention is required at all times. 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 the 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. 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. Qualifications: Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with prescribed burns, certification helpful. At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Wildlife, Forestry or Fisheries work. Appropriate CDL is required within 6 months of employment. A valid, current driver's license. Obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License within 1 year of employment. How to Apply: **To apply, visit https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/; applications submitted through external sites will not be reviewed. Include a cover letter noting which region you prefer to work in.
