Requisition Id: 3537
Salary: $40,464.00 - $49,464.00 Salary Grade: S6
Job Location: Powder Valley Nat Ctr (KIRKW1)
Closing Date: January 3, 2025Our 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- Miranda M Wilkinson at Miranda.Wilkinson@mdc.mo.gov or at 314-301-1506 Ext 4138. We'd love to hear from you!
Summary/ObjectiveProvide management and administrative support to the Urban Wildlife Biologist and the St. Louis Community Conservation Team.
Essential Job Duties - Serve as an active member of the St. Louis Community Conservation Team.
- Provide technical habitat management expertise to partners and other organizations.
- Administer community conservation cost share projects with partners and local communities.
- Provide care for habitats for grassland, woodland, forest, prairie plantings, etc...
- Perform wildlife inventories/surveys, tree and shrub plantings, prescribed fires, exotic species control, woody vegetation removal, and prairie reconstructions.
- Assist with Urban Acre Conservation Area management including monitoring area use, wildlife, and habitat management needs.
- Compile routine reports, prepare work plans, track accomplishments, etc.
- Assist with district budget and monitor expenditures, including bidding for goods and services and contract development.
- Maintain MDC owned or rented equipment.
- Inspect and maintain boundaries, signs, gates, facilities, and shops.
- Lead the planning of the St. Louis Region Annual Community Conservation Forum.
Ancillary Job Duties - Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management, Biological Science, Zoology, or related field.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to operate ATVs and power tools.
- Ability to read and interpret topographic and soil survey maps.
- Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
- Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
- Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
- Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to handle multiple, diverse tasks of a complex nature and employ good time management techniques.
- Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
Work Environment- Significant portion of work is performed in varying field environments.
- 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.
DisclaimerThis 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 NotesThis 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.
