Resource Science Field Station Supervisor

Requisition Id: 3396 

Salary: $69,744.00 - $88,836.00  

Salary Grade: S11 

Job Location:  TBD

Closing Date:  August 31, 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- Dawn E Henderson at Dawn.Henderson@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115 Ext. 3345.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Summary/Objective

Supervise and direct a science-based program and scientific research.

Essential Job Duties

• Recruit and select, monitor performance, recognize achievements and provide appropriate disciplinary actions for staff.
• Review, edit, and distribute reports, plans, etc.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and initiating wildlife codes, and conservation programs, strategies, and policies.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff and volunteers.
• Advise leadership on impactful issues and recommend a course of action.
• Promote the application of sound, scientific approaches to problem-solving and in support of the needs of other divisions and outside partners.
• Ensure adherence to fiscal budgets, contractual agreements, and departmental objectives.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and partners via telephone, email and in-person discussions.
• Secure outside funding through grants, cost-share opportunities, contributions, etc.
• Participate in review and prioritization of project proposals, evaluate progress by project leaders and ensure efficient and defensible use of funds and resources.
• Understanding of species of conservation concern and SGCN.
• Engage with federal agencies in the species status assessment process.
• Work closely with various taxa leads.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Conduct research projects.
• Provide oversight and management of MOFEP bunkhouses (leases, keys, contracts, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Agriculture, or related.
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in management or research, two (2) years which must have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to coordinate administrative and management activities to achieve Branch and Department goals.
• Ability to give overall guidance and direction to a staff of regional personnel to assure their programs are properly carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze Branch programs and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in interpreting Department and Branch policies and procedures and in delegating responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to subordinates, other Department personnel and the general public.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Department personnel, staff of related state and federal agencies and the public.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Abilities

• Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
• 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.

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.