Resource Management Technician

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Green Ridge, MO

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About The Position

Provide assistance in wildlife management activities.
Essential Job Duties
Perform assigned duties associated with habitat and other wildlife management, including prescribed burns, eradication efforts, maintenance and cleaning.
Monitor general supply, timber and fire suppression inventory, maintenance and administration.
Oversee maintenance on assigned work areas, roads, public areas and equipment.
Conduct wildfire detection, pre-suppression, and suppression duties.
Educate the public on natural resource management objectives through surveys, site visits, etc.
Prepare and present reports.
Administrative duties, such as rentals, bid management, activity reporting and invoice processing.
Perform mowing, lawn maintenance, debris removal and cleaning in public areas.

Ancillary Job Duties
Other duties, as assigned.

The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• At least one (1) year of related experience
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment for building and land management.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
• Basic plant identification and wildlife habitat knowledge.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision
• Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 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

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License helpful.
• Experience with prescribed burns, certification helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties associated with habitat and other wildlife management, including prescribed burns, eradication efforts, maintenance and cleaning.
• Monitor general supply, timber and fire suppression inventory, maintenance and administration.
• Oversee maintenance on assigned work areas, roads, public areas and equipment.
• Conduct wildfire detection, pre-suppression, and suppression duties.
• Educate the public on natural resource management objectives through surveys, site visits, etc.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Administrative duties, such as rentals, bid management, activity reporting and invoice processing.
• Perform mowing, lawn maintenance, debris removal and cleaning in public areas.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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