Fisheries Technician I

Requisition Id: 2991 

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.56

Hourly Pay Grade: H4 

Expected Work Schedule:

Job Location:  Northwest Regional Office (STJOS1) 

Closing Date:  February 18, 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 this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, ​Matthew A Engel , at Matt.Engel@mdc.mo.gov or call 816 2713111x1428 , Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.

Summary/Objective

Assist fisheries management biologists and technicians with managing Northwest Missouri’s public river, lake and pond fisheries.  

Essential Job Duties

• Collect biological, physical and chemical data using various equipment and techniques including boats, motors, electrofishing gear, hoop and trap nets, seines and meters.
• Improve aquatic habitat through invasive plant control, native aquatic macrophyte plantings and artificial habitat installation.
• Accompany biologists on private pond management and stream site visits.  
• Enter data into Microsoft Excel, Access and web-based databases and ensure data quality.
• Assist technicians with minor maintenance on boats, trailers, vehicles and other fisheries equipment.
• Perform various area management duties (mowing, weeding, cleaning buildings, maintaining signage, etc.) on Fisheries-managed areas.
• Monitor and ensure adequate aquaculture health, fish production, care, transport, and distribution.
• Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate boats, outboard motors, land maintenance equipment, power tools and large trucks pulling trailers.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform data entry.
• Basic carpentry, mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Experience with fishery science and wildlife management.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work varying shifts, as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment.
• A valid, current driver's license.

Work Environment

• Regularly work in outdoor temperatures, including wet, hot, and/or cold environments.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities

• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 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 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. 

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 sc