Resource Management Technician (Part time)

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Perryville, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance in wildlife management activities.

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.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

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, invasive species management, maintenance and cleaning.
• Assist with forestry management including: timber inventory and marking, timber stand improvement, and wildfire suppressions.
• Assist with fisheries management activities including: sampling, data collection, and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in wildlife population management surveys and monitoring.
• Oversee maintenance on assigned work areas, roads, public areas and equipment.
• Educate the public on natural resource management objectives through surveys, site visits, public events etc.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Administrative duties, such as activity reporting and invoice processing.
• Perform mowing, lawn maintenance, debris removal and cleaning in public areas.
• Applicant must have flexible availability to accommodate for occasional travel and overnight assignments.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensatory time in lieu of cash payments

What This Job Offers

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