Feral Hog Trapper (Term Position - 3 Openings)

Requisition Id: 2549 

Salary: $35,616.00 - $43,596.00  

Salary Grade: S5 

Job Location:  Home Address (HOME)  - Must live in one of the following counties: Shannon, Carter, Wayne, Oregon, Dent, St. Francois, or Ripley

Closing Date: April 9th, 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- Ryan Houf at Ryan.Houf@mdc.mo.gov

Summary/Objective

Successful candidates will be responsible for organizing, conducting, and implementing direct control operations for feral hogs.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for Department-owned equipment for which an inventory must be maintained and reported.
• Must demonstrate a respect for the need for safety in all operations including the operation of motor vehicles, firearms, and equipment. 
• Assist in the implementation of Missouri's Strategic Feral Hog Elimination Plan as a team member within a strike team, carrying out daily duties of scouting, baiting, operating digital cameras, and recording feral hog data into electronic database system.
• Responsible for coordinating and communicating with feral hog elimination partnership team members, landowners, and other stakeholders to ensure success and efficiency eliminating feral hogs from Missouri. 
• Performs daily record keeping by entering data into field maps application.
• Responsible for maintaining and inventorying feral hog elimination equipment. 
• Will be required to carry out various feral hog elimination strategies independently, outdoors, during nighttime or daylight hours, and in various climate conditions.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Must have 6 months of general work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, Biological Science, or related field is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and sustain partnerships and cooperative working relationships with landowners and other partners.
• Experience in identifying North American wildlife species is desirable.
• Experience in the principles of wildlife ecology and management in support of a wildlife management program.
• Experience in preparing baits and setting traps in accordance with standard procedures.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Experience keeping routine and basic records of daily activities and observations.
• Experience in conducting basic computer operations for record keeping, data analysis, report writing and correspondence.
• Experience in operating GPS equipment, reading maps, and orienting to remote locations.
• Experience in wildlife damage mitigation methods and techniques.
• Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop a solution to solve the problem.
• Able to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to solve the problem.
• Must demonstrate technical proficiency in areas of responsibility.
• Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations, including the operation of motor vehicles, trailers, UTVs, firearms, control devices, and equipment.
• Must have the legal and physical ability to possess and discharge firearms.
• Must be Hunter Education Certified.

Work Environment

• Frequently work outdoors, often in rugged terrain and inclement weather (typically between zero and ten days per month).
• Work may be performed outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions are present.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

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 immediate s