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Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 8:13 AM
To: Schneider, Jim <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [NCD Listserv] FW: Job Opportunity: Fisheries Management Biologists


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Subject: Job Opportunity: Fisheries Management Biologists

Missouri Department of Conservation

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Fisheries Management Biologist (5 positions)
Missouri Department of Conservation



Job Listing Detail
Requisition Id: 1186
Salary: 41,664.00 - 52,008.00
Salary Grade: S8
Job Location: Statewide
Closing Date: December 13, 2021
If selected for an interview, you will be notified as to whether your interview will be held in person or by phone. If it is in person, we ask that you follow CDC and DHSS guidelines. A mask and hand sanitizer will be available upon your arrival to our facility.

To learn more about the 5 job locations, feel free to contact any of the below supervisors. Please indicate in your cover letter which work location(s) you prefer.
·         St. Louis Regional Office: Tracy Boaz at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 636-441-4554 ext: 4161
·         Kansas City Regional Office (2 Openings): Chris Blunk at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 816-525-0300 ext: 1243 and Jacob Colehour at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 816-525-0300 ext: 1241
·         Southwest Regional Office: Andrew Humble at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 417-581-2719 ext: 3701
·         Ozark Regional Office: Terry Thompson at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 417-255-9561 ext: 4730

Summary/Objective
The role of the Fisheries Management Biologist is to manage, protect, and conserve the fisheries and other aquatic resources in an assigned area of the state.

Essential Job Duties
·         Collect, compile, summarize, analyze, and interpret fish population, habitat, and angler survey data, and provide regulation, stocking, and aquatic plant management recommendations.
·         Develop, management plans, fishery status reports, information for federal aid reports, annual fishing prospects, news releases, and responses for public information requests.
·         Perform fish kill and aquatic pollution investigations, as well as, permit compliance reviews.
·         Manage programs and secure funding for stream, pond or watershed improvement projects including grant writing, budget planning, administration, and evaluation.
·         Coordinate species management plans, and serve as recovery leader for rare, threatened or endangered species.
·         Collaborate on concept, design, construction, and installation of capital improvement, small construction, and habitat improvement projects.
·         Conduct oral presentations, workshops, and education programs to anglers, schools, and landowners on various topics by preparing training aids, pamphlets, and guide sheets.
·         Promote, develop, acquire, and monitor conservation easements on high quality stream corridor habitat.
·         Provide technical assistance on pond and stream issues through phone calls, emails and on-site visits.
·         Make recommendations on fish population management, aquatic plant establishment and control, water quality issues, and general pond maintenance.
·         Oversee staff and provide technical training as an instructor to other departments.
·         Work with communities, NGO's, city, county, state, and federal agencies on stormwater regulation and improvements.
·         Work with communities, NGO's, city, county, state, and federal agencies to enhance fishing opportunities through use of the Community Assistant Program.

Ancillary Job Duties
·         Conduct media interviews on a variety of topics.
·         Assist on other Department priorities as needed.
·         Ability to obtain MDC Fire Management Level 1 Certification.
·         Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
·         Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Management, Biological Sciences, or related field.
·         Two (2) years of related professional experience.
·         Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.
·         A valid, current Class A CDL highly desired but can be obtained after hiring.
·         Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License highly desired but can be obtained after hiring.
·         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 safely apply electricity to water to stun and collect fish.
·         Ability to make timely and effective decisions with available information or knowledge within own span of authority.
·         Ability to establish comprehensive and realistic plans of action to accomplish activities and evaluate progress.
·         Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
·         Ability to evaluate and analyze Branch programs and develop recommendations for improvement.
·         Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in interpreting Department and Branch policies and procedures and in delegating responsibilities.
·         Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
·         Ability to travel and stay overnight.
·         Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Department personnel, staff of related state and federal agencies and the public.
·         Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.

Work Environment
·         Regularly work in outdoor environments.
·         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.
·         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.
·         Frequently lift up to 75 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 Exempt 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.
·         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.

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