Resource Management Technician

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Colfax Township, MO

2d • $17 • 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.
• Frequently work in outdoor weather.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
• 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.

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