Fisheries Technician I

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Sweet Springs, MO

63d

About The Position

Support general hatchery, aquaculture and wildlife operations to help maintain various MDC programs. Essential Job Duties Monitor and ensure adequate aquaculture health, fish production, care, transport, and distribution. Assist with all phases of fish production, from broodstock collection to harvest and stocking. Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations. Assist with grounds and area maintenance, including cleaning, pond treatments, mowing, using chainsaws, various power tools, farm implements, etc. Conduct hatchery tours and presentations to school and/or public groups. Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment. Maintain accurate records for monitoring fish, tracking production, water quality, etc. Assist with maintenance of nets, tubs, screens, scales, feeders, etc. Assist wtih the implementation of wildlife management plans through use of food plots, prescribed fire, habitat work, etc. Attend workshops, meetings, conferences, and trainings. Assist with vehicle maintenance. Perform general administrative functions, such as answering phones and emails, maintaining publications, research, purchasing supplies, etc.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
One (1) year of related professional experience.
Ability to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment.
Must maintain a valid current driver's license and obtain a CDL within 12 months of employment.
Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License within 1 year of employment.
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.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure adequate aquaculture health, fish production, care, transport, and distribution.
Assist with all phases of fish production, from broodstock collection to harvest and stocking.
Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations.
Assist with grounds and area maintenance, including cleaning, pond treatments, mowing, using chainsaws, various power tools, farm implements, etc.
Conduct hatchery tours and presentations to school and/or public groups.
Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment.
Maintain accurate records for monitoring fish, tracking production, water quality, etc.
Assist with maintenance of nets, tubs, screens, scales, feeders, etc.
Assist wtih the implementation of wildlife management plans through use of food plots, prescribed fire, habitat work, etc.
Attend workshops, meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Assist with vehicle maintenance.
Perform general administrative functions, such as answering phones and emails, maintaining publications, research, purchasing supplies, etc.