Fisheries Technician I

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Saint Joseph, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist fisheries management biologists and technicians with managing Northwest Missouri’s public river, lake and pond fisheries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fishery science and wildlife management.

Responsibilities

• Collect biological, physical and chemical data using various equipment and techniques including boats, motors, electrofishing gear, hoop and trap nets, seines and meters.
• Improve aquatic habitat through invasive plant control, native aquatic macrophyte plantings and artificial habitat installation.
• Accompany biologists on private pond management and stream site visits.
• Enter data into Microsoft Excel, Access and web-based databases and ensure data quality.
• Assist technicians with minor maintenance on boats, trailers, vehicles and other fisheries equipment.
• Perform various area management duties (mowing, weeding, cleaning buildings, maintaining signage, etc.) on Fisheries-managed areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED