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On Behalf Of Gus Rassam
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 11:33 AM
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Subject: [AFS] Position/Ecological Stream Flow Technician-Missouri





Missouri Department of Conservation
Temporary Job Opportunity



Job Title:	Ecological Stream Flow Technician

Location:	Resource Science Center, 1110 S. College Ave, Columbia, MO
65201

Pay Rate:	$12.34 per hour

Hours:	40 hours per week 

Start Date:	April 25, 2011 (Flexible)

End Date: 	June 15, 2012 (Subject to Conservation Commission approval
of FY2012 Budget, continued availability of funds, and employee
performance); Possibility for extension. 

Duties:  Collect and analyze data for evaluation of stream flow effects on
habitat availability and water quality in the lower Osage River, the largest
tributary of the Missouri River within the state of Missouri; Calibrate,
deploy, and maintain water quality datasondes; Assist Resource Scientist
with collection, analysis, and summarization of stream flow and habitat data
for ecological flow recommendations on streams statewide; Work independently
on assigned portions of other projects and assume responsibilities such as
data verification and management of large databases; Supervise and train
other temporary employees; Enter, manage, and summarize data; Write text and
construct tables, figures, and maps for reports and presentations; Build,
repair, and maintain field and laboratory equipment; Other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Sciences,
Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology, or closely related
major; Extensive experience driving boats on large rivers; Experience
conducting aquatic research independently and as a field crew leader;
Ability to operate 4-wheel drive trucks, trailers, water quality datasondes,
GPS units, various scientific meters, and stream habitat measurement
equipment; Proficiency in using computer software to manage databases and
construct data tables (e.g. Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, ArcGIS,
PowerPoint); Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and travel
statewide (expenses for overnight stays will be reimbursed); Availability to
work weekends on short notice, especially during July-January; Valid
driver's license required.
Candidates seeking initial or re-employment must submit to a drug screen
following offer of employment.
Application:  Please send cover letter, resume, and references to the
contact below.

Contact:  [log in to unmask] or Del Lobb, Resource Scientist, 1110 S.
College Ave., Columbia, MO 65201; (573)-882-9909 ext. 3270; Fax (573)
882-4517 

Application Deadline:  March 28, 2011, 4:00 PM CDT 



MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
is an equal opportunity employer
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