Fisheries Technician I (Hourly)

MAPA • Kansas City, KS

3d

About The Position

Assist fisheries biologists and technicians with general fisheries and aquatic plant management in the Kansas City Region.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with fish population surveys and habitat management as assigned.
• Follow PPE requirements and safely apply aquatic chemicals to public lakes for controlling invasive/unwanted vegetation.
• Record, analyze, and maintain data for fish, aquatic plants, and chemical application.
• Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations.
• Assist with general area maintenance around assigned public lakes and conservation areas.
• Assist with outreach and educational events, including fishing clinics and the rod and reel program.
• Manage and maintain equipment to keep them in good working condition.
• Operate/learn to drive 4x4 vehicles and pull a loaded/unloaded trailer.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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