What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fisheries Science Assistant position at Missouri Department of Conservation?
Requisition Id: 3724
Salary: $40,464.00 - $49,464.00
Salary Grade: S6
Job Location: Chillicothe Office (CHILL1)
Closing Date: February 25, 2025
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Adam J McDaniel at Adam.McDaniel@mdc.mo.gov or at 660-646-6122 Ext.1381. We'd love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Assist with the collection, analysis and reporting of biological and physical data associated with multiple ongoing projects including invasive carp, sturgeon and other native fish projects.
Essential Job Duties
- Collect fisheries related data on multiple projects including invasive carp, sturgeon and other native fishes. Conduct research on aquatic populations by collecting information, processing samples, analyzing data, and providing this information to stakeholders in written and oral forms.
- Ability to lead crews and operate boats on big rivers.
- Maintain the accuracy and availability to information in various databases.
- Create various technical and non-technical presentations and publications for scientific journals, papers, posters, pamphlets, websites, and popular articles.
- Provide scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff.
- Perform general maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Correspond with stakeholders via email, telephone, and in-person discussion.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Science, Fisheries, Biological Sciences, or related field.
- One or more years of field season experience with fish, taxonomic identification and laboratory processing of samples is highly desirable.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.
- Ability to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
- Ability to operate boats, outboard motors, and commonly used sampling gear for fishes.
- Knowledge to identify Midwestern fish species.
- Ability to work irregular hours and weekends with the possibility of extended travel time during seasonal sampling periods.
Work Environment
- Regularly work in outdoor environments where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
Physical Abilities
- Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
- Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Regularly lift up to 30 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
- Concentrated attention is required at all times.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.
Exemption Status/Special Notes
This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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.
Salary : $40,464 - $49,464
