Forester Assistant

Requisition Id: 3067 

Salary: $18.85 - $23.04  

Salary Grade: H6 

Job Location:  Pony Express CA (OSBOR1) 

Closing Date: 

 

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, practices responsible stewardship, and believes in One MDC. 

 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, Brett H Landwer, at Brett.Landwer@mdc.mo.gov or call  660 7852424x6541, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Summary/Objective

Applications are being accepted to fill one temporary position at Pony Express Conservation Area in Osborn, Missouri. Person will be the crew leader for the Big Muddy Creek and Upper Little Creek Priority Watersheds Resource Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) sampling effort. Responsibilities include leading a three-person team to conduct fish collection and identification, assess and record water quality and stream habitat data, maintain sampling equipment, enter data in a computerized database (ACCESS), and performing other duties as required.

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct research, monitoring and survey project on stream habitats by sampling species, collecting information, processing samples, entering data in spreadsheets, or other data management devices.
• Maintain the accuracy of and availability to information in various databases. 
• Provide scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff.
• Maintain gear, vehicles, and scientific equipment.
• Correspond with stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person discussion.
• Duties are field work and lab focused. 

Ancillary Job Duties

• Other duties, as assigned.
• Participate in internal and external regional planning committees and councils.
• Participate in special events and programs, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Forestry Management or closely related field.
• This is a training position; selected candidate will be expected to be promoted or relocated at the discretion of the Forestry Division to meet Division’s goals and needs.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to observe and classify trees, common plants and insects and diseases.
• Ability to read and interpret topographic and soil survey maps and aerial photos.
• Ability to read and write land descriptions using latitudes and longitudes, GPS data, and standard legal descriptions (Township, Range, Section), and to locate specific points, areas and features on topographic maps and on the ground.
• Ability to complete a forest inventory and analysis and utilize this information to make forest management recommendations with appropriate technical specifications, and plan and implement standard forest management practices.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the state during the work week with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse audiences including Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Services Agency, Extension Agents, private landowners, FFA instructors, community leaders, teachers, saw millers and loggers.

Work Environment

• Frequently work in outdoor weather.
• May be exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities

• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Ability to walk in rough and steep terrain.
• Constantly 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 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