Private Land Conservationist Assistant

Requisition Id: 3555 

Salary: $40,464.00 - $49,464.00  

Salary Grade: S6 

Job Location:  NRCS - Mount Vernon (MOUNT2) 

Closing Date: December 16, 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- Andrew J Humble at Andy.Humble@mdc.mo.gov or at417 5812719x3701.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Summary/Objective

Provide technical expertise to private landowners to assist with their land management and natural resource management goals.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide management and administrative support to the Private Lands Conservationist.
• Provide technical support to private landowners following habitat management plans made by the Private Lands Conservationist.
• Assist the Private Lands Conservationist with administration of various cost share programs to assist landowners with funding their conservation projects.
• Perform inspections and on-site visits to answer questions landowners may have.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and policies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to private landowners to help them achieve their conservation goals, including site visits, cost share programs, workshops, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships and work cooperatively with other agencies and conservation partners to ensure comprehensive conservation.
• Perform inspections and on-site visits and answer customer questions via telephone, email, and in-person discussion.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, agencies, and partners.
• Answer questions regarding conservation, hunting regulations, and rules.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Complete logs and expense reimbursement forms.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Wildlife Management, or related field.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

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.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Frequently work in outdoor weather where wet, humid conditions are possible.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• 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.
• 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. Managemen