Resource Management Technician (Hourly)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Bolivar, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Management Technician provides assistance in creating, enhancing, and monitoring fish habitat throughout Stockton Lake. The position works with a team to carry out fish habitat improvement projects, including deploying habitat structures using various equipment such as a 30-foot habitat barge. The technician surveys and conducts reconnaissance at potential project sites, coordinates improvement activities with the Corps of Engineers, private contractors, developers, local marinas, and others, and monitors installed projects and completes progress reports as required.

The role also involves other duties as assigned. Work frequently takes place outdoors in varying weather, with occasional exposure to loud noise that may require hearing protection. Employees are expected to use a mobile device for Department business as needed. The position is nonexempt, and employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment for building and land management.
• Ability to use office equipment, including a 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.
• Ability to move about grounds inside and outside buildings.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to 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 and correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Concentrated attention at all times.
• Regular attendance.
• Agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States; new employees must complete Form I-9 and provide requested documentation.
• Submit to a drug screen following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to implement fish habitat improvement projects within Stockton Lake.
• Deploy fish habitat structures throughout Stockton Lake using a variety of equipment, including a 30-foot habitat barge.
• Conduct surveys and reconnaissance on potential habitat project sites.
• Coordinate habitat improvement activities with the Corps of Engineers, private contractors, developers, local marinas, and others.
• Monitor and evaluate installed projects and complete progress reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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