Rare Fishes Program Assistant (Hourly)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Columbia, MO

21d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist MDC’s Rare Fishes Program with ongoing research and monitoring of federally threatened Niangua Darter and other fish species of conservation concern. Job duties will primarily be related to the collection, management, and reporting of biological data and maintaining the equipment needed for conducting research and monitoring activities.This position is expected to work full time throughout the summer field season from approximately May 16th to mid-August (start and end dates have flexibility).

Requirements

• Two years of undergraduate education in one of the sciences (e.g., Wildlife, Fisheries, Forestry, or Biological Sciences).
• For longer-duration aquatic sampling positions, 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 adapt to a variety of job situations often involving long hours, hazardous conditions and difficult circumstances.
• Ability to operate various types of hand tools and perform minor mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge to perform minor repairs on buildings and utility systems.
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with Department employees, Extension Agents, educational professionals, and community leaders.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing surveys to monitor populations of endangered Niangua Darter and other stream fishes.
• The employee will be trained in a variety of field methods to sample these species of conservation concern, associated fish communities, and collect data describing habitat characteristics.
• Activities will include conducting fish distribution surveys in Ozark streams using snorkeling and seine methods, canoeing/kayaking to survey locations, habitat assessment, and data collection using various electronic instruments.
• Provide limited scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff.
• Perform general maintenance on tools, gear, and equipment.
• Regular field trips, work extended or non-standard hours, and occasional overnight travel are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees