Hourly Fisheries Technician I

The Hourly Fisheries Technician I at Missouri Department of Conservation supports hatchery and aquaculture operations, ensuring aquatic life health. Key duties include monitoring fish production, grounds maintenance, conducting educational tours, and maintaining inventory. Candidates need a high school diploma, relevant experience, and licenses. The position requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and physical capabilities, including lifting up to 100 pounds. This job is based in St James, MO.
Summary/Objective

Support general hatchery and aquaculture operations to maintain a healthy hatchery and fisheries programs, ensuring the well-being of aquatic life.

Essential Job Duties
• Monitor and ensure adequate aquaculture health, fish production, care, transport, and distribution to meet program requirements.
• Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations, promoting sustainability and safety.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including cleaning, pond treatments, mowing, maintaining flowerbeds, and other tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Conduct hatchery tours and presentations to school and/or public groups, educating them about aquatic life and conservation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment, tracking usage and needs.
• Perform general administrative functions, such as answering phones, maintaining publications, research, purchasing supplies, and other tasks to support daily operations.

Ancillary Job Duties
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of related professional experience in aquaculture or a related field.
• Valid, current driver's license and Commercial Driver's License required.
• Pesticide Applicator's License required.
• Able 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.
• Proficient in office equipment, such as computers, calculators, cameras, scanners, and printers.
• Accurate record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Basic carpentry, mechanical, and plumbing skills.
• Experience with fishery science and wildlife management.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Able 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.
• Operate tools and machinery, relocating as needed.
• 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.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds correctly.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

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