Resource Management Crew Leader (Hourly)

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hiring a Resource Management Crew Leader in El Dorado Springs, MO, offering $17.67/hour. Responsibilities include native seed collection, plant identification, and operating equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience, along with necessary licenses. The position requires outdoor work and physical abilities, with a standard schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Requisition Id: 3831

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.67

Hourly Pay Grade: H5

Expected Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location: El Dorado Springs Office (ELDOR1)

Closing Date: 03/28/2025

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, ​Stasia D Whitaker , at Stasia.Whitaker@mdc.mo.gov or call 417 8765792x1955 , during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

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.

Summary/Objective

Provide assistance in native seed collection operations

Essential Job Duties
• Collect and process native prairie seed for prairie reconstructions
• Identify native and exotic plant species
• Scout seed sources on MDC owned and managed prairies throughout a 4-county area
• Operate seed harvest and seed cleaning equipment
• Administrative duties such as time and accomplishment reporting
• Plan and organize daily activities for work team

Ancillary Job Duties
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Forestry/Wildlife Worker.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license and Commercial Driver's License.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Experience with prescribed burns, certification helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to operate tools and equipment for land management.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
• Basic plant identification and wildlife habitat knowledge.

Work Environment
• Frequently work in outdoor weather.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities
• 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.

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.