Resource Management Technician

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Elsberry, MO

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About The Position

The Resource Management Technician provides assistance with wildlife management activities at Upper Mississippi River CA. The role supports habitat and other wildlife management, maintains work areas and equipment, assists with wildfire prevention and response, and helps educate the public about natural resource management objectives. It also includes inventory monitoring, reporting, and administrative work.

The position regularly involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions, with occasional exposure to loud noise that may require hearing protection. Employees may need to use a mobile device for Department business. This is a nonexempt position; employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned habitat and wildlife management duties, including prescribed burns, eradication efforts, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Monitor general supplies, timber and fire-suppression inventory, maintenance, and administration.
• Oversee maintenance of assigned work areas, roads, public areas, and equipment.
• Conduct wildfire detection, pre-suppression, and suppression duties.
• Educate the public about natural resource management objectives through surveys, site visits, and similar activities.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Perform administrative duties, including rentals, bid management, activity reporting, and invoice processing.
• Mow, perform lawn maintenance, remove debris, and clean public areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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