Fisheries Technician I (Hourly) (Warsaw, MO, US, 65355) @ mogovt1

Requisition Id: 4983 Salary: $16.97 - $20.80 Salary Grade: H4 Job Location: Lost Valley Hatchery & Visitor Ctr (WARSA2) Closing Date: 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 the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Laken S Fairweather at [email protected] or at660 4384465x6416, 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 Monitor and ensure adequate aquaculture health, fish production, care, transport, and distribution.
• Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including cleaning, pond treatments, mowing, maintaining flowerbeds, etc.
• Conduct hatchery tours and presentations to school and/or public groups.
• Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment.
• 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 GED/HiSET required.
• 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.