Fisheries Technician I (Hourly)

Requisition Id: 4978 Salary: $16.97 - $20.80 Salary Grade: H4 Job Location: Powder Valley Nat Ctr (KIRKW1) Closing Date: 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,Joseph A McMullen at Joe.McMullen@mdc.mo.gov or at314 3011506x4215, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you! Summary/Objective This position will assist MDC’s Sturgeon and Rare Fishes Research Programs with ongoing research and monitoring of Pallid and Shovelnose Sturgeon. Primary responsibilities include being a work-team member during river fish population surveys. Assists research biologist(s) and graduate student(s) with surveys of rivers by use of trawls, nets and electrofishing. Assists research biologist(s) with water quality sampling and lab sample processing. Maintains and modifies equipment including electrofishing and other netting boats. Assists in maintenance of vehicles and outboard motors. Organizes and enters data taken into manageable database files. Occasional field travel and overnight trips are required. Essential Job Duties Assist with research and monitoring of sturgeon through data collection, sample processing, and accurate data entry into data management systems. Maintain the accuracy of and availability to information in various databases; prepare summaries and reports as directed. Provide limited scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff. Perform general maintenance on tools and equipment and coordinate purchase of replacement or new equipment when necessary. Correspond with stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person discussion. Duties will include work in the field, laboratory, and office. Occasional field trips and overnight travel are required. Ancillary Job Duties Assist with Long Term Resource Monitoring components data collection. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Biological Sciences, or related field of study preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year of related professional experience. Must maintain a valid, current driver's license and Commercial Driver's License. Pesticide Applicator's License. Ability to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment. 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. 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 screen following offer of employment. All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.