Fisheries Technician I (Hourly)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Cassville, MO

59d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Support general hatchery and aquaculture operations to help maintain a hatchery and fisheries programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• One (1) year of related professional experience.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure adequate aquaculture health, fish production, care, transport, and distribution.
• Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including cleaning, pond treatments, mowing, maintaining flowerbeds, etc.
• Conduct hatchery tours and presentations to school and/or public groups.
• Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment.
• Perform general administrative functions, such as answering phones and emails, maintaining publications, research, purchasing supplies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees