Fisheries Technician I (Hourly)

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hiring a Fisheries Technician I in Columbia, MO, offering $16.06/hour. Responsibilities include supporting hatchery operations, sampling fish, operating vehicles and boats, data entry, and public interaction. Candidates need a high school diploma, related experience, and valid licenses. The role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and physical tasks like lifting up to 100 pounds. Closing date for applications is March 15, 2025.
Requisition Id: 3816

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.06

Hourly Pay Grade: H4

Expected Work Schedule:

Job Location: Central Reg Office & Research Ctr (COLUM2)

Closing Date: March 15, 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 this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, ​Thomas C Boersig , at Thomas.Boersig@mdc.mo.gov or call 573 8157901x2963 , during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Support general hatchery and aquaculture operations to help maintain a hatchery and fisheries programs.

Essential Job Duties
• Sample fish from rivers and lakes using a variety of gears (boat-mounted electrofishing, mini-fyke nets, benthic trawls, gill nets).
• Safely operate trucks, boats, and trailers.
• Perform data entry and QA/QC using Microsoft Office suite.
• Interact with anglers and the public; interview anglers regarding their catch and attitudes regarding fisheries.
• Work in a collaborative team environment, with the potential to work some weekends, and during inclement weather (heat, rain, etc).
• Perform general administrative functions, such as answering phones and emails, maintaining publications, research, purchasing supplies, etc.

Ancillary Job Duties
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of related professional experience.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license and Commercial Driver's License.
• Pesticide Applicator'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 operate boats, outboard motors, land maintenance equipment, power tools and large trucks pulling trailers.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform data entry.
• Basic carpentry, mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Experience with fishery science and wildlife management.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work varying shifts, as required.

Work Environment
• Regularly work in outdoor temperatures, including wet, hot, and/or cold environments.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities
• 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 at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 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.