Administrative Manager
Missouri Department of ConservationAbout the role
Requisition Id: 4567
Salary: $66,876.00 - $83,472.00
Salary Grade: S10
Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1) – A hybrid work schedule may be considered upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
Closing Date: July 27, 2026
Interview Date: July 31, 2026
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,August C Raeker at Gus.Raeker@mdc.mo.gov or at573 5224115x3129, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
In conjunction with the Regional Resource Management (RRM) Branch Business Section Chief and Assistant Deputy Director, provides primary oversight of budget development and administration for RRM Branch; provides coordination of RRM business functions between Conservation Business Services Branch, Human Resources Branch, and regions; provides oversight and support to regions with grants and cooperative agreements; and provides miscellaneous leadership support to Business Section Chief, Assistant Deputy Director, and regions as needed. Provides leadership and coordination of the Department's Ag Crop Program and/or other RRM programs.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide primary oversight of RRM Branch budget development and administration.
- Provide coordination and oversight over RRM Branch business functions between Conservation Business Services Branch, Human Resources Branch, and regions.
- Serve as "dashed line" supervisor and mentor to Regional Business Managers and Contract Technicians.
- Assist with process improvement coordination and operational excellence initiatives for Branch and coordinate efforts to implement changes.
- Assist with the development of annual RRM Branch work plans and coordination with other branches.
- Assist with RRM Branch internal and external communications.
- Provide oversight and support to regions for development and approval of grants and cooperative agreements.
- Develop, implement and maintain standard business practices and processes.
- Provide miscellaneous leadership support and assistance as needed to Assistant Deputy Director, Business Section Chief, and regions.
- Provide leadership and coordination of the Department's Ag Crop Program and/or other RRM programs.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, IT, Communications, Natural Resources, or related field with experience or coursework in business management, public administration or operations management.
- At least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive-level administrative assistant work.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions that make improvements.
- Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
- Ability to make timely and effective decisions with available information or knowledge within own span of authority.
- Knowledge to administer financial resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the Department’s mission
- Ability to persuade others to “buy into” a course of action.
- Ability to coach and challenge others to achieve their potential.
- Knowledge to establish comprehensive and realistic plans of action to accomplish activities and evaluate progress.
- Ability to identify internal and external politics that impact the work of the Department.
- Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
- Ability to take a long-term view of the Department’s and Branch's direction and articulate a vision which integrates key program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.
- Ability to coordinate administrative and management activities to achieve Branch and Department goals.
- Knowl
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