Missouri Recreational Access Program (MRAP) Crew Leader

Requisition Id: 4888 Salary: $22.64 - $28.25 Salary Grade: H7 Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1) Closing Date: Oct 23, 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, Scott Radford at Scott.Radford@mdc.mo.gov or at (417) 731-3690, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you! Summary/Objective Primary responsibility will focus on the implementation of the Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP). Essential Job Duties Assist MDC and Partner field staff in the evaluation of potential MRAP properties. Coordinate MRAP application and contract development. Lead the MRAP field resource technicians in the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of MRAP property boundary signage and bulletin boards, and monitor properties for compliance. Promote MRAP program via social media, newsletters, mailings, presentations, and others forms of communication. Develop MRAP property maps, brochures, fliers, and presentations as needed. Perform inspections and on-site visits and answer customer questions via telephone, email, and in-person discussion. Conduct training sessions and workshops on MRAP as required. Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, agencies, and partners. Monitor spending in alignment with annual budget. Administer MRAP cost share program to assist landowners with funding conservation projects. Install and maintain property boundary signage and bulletin boards and stock MRAP survey card boxes as needed. Ancillary Job Duties Complete purchase logs and expense reimbursement forms. Other duties, as assigned. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture or related field One or more years of experience in natural resources management or equivalent is highly desirable. Experience with and knowledge of ArcMap or other GIS software programs is required. Must maintain a valid, current driver's license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and make decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action. Possess good time management and organizational skills. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and enjoy working in outdoors. Ability to infrequently travel long hours and overnight including some weekends and holidays. Ability to operate All-terrain (ATV) and/or Utility terrain vehicle (UTV). Ability to navigate off-road using aerial imagery maps and/or GPS. Ability to operate tools such as power drills, post-hole diggers, hammers, and saws. Ability to regularly use Microsoft Office products and office equipment to complete assigned tasks. Work Environment Regularly work in an office setting and occasionally travel long distances and perform field work in a variety of outdoor conditions. Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection. Physical Abilities Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings. Operate on-road and off-road department vehicles for extended periods of time. Operate a tablet and other office productivity machinery. Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas. Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Regularly lift up to 10 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds. Concentrated attention is required at all times. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Disclaimer 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.