Job Description

Requisition Id: 2527

Salary: $48,528.00 - $60,564.00

Salary Grade: S8

Job Location: Kansas City Regional Office (LEESS2)

Closing Date: August 24, 2023

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that are dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Debra A Burns at Debra.Burns@mdc.mo.gov or at816 5250300x1237. We\'d love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Coordinate the regional recreational use operations on Department owned lands.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage and oversee existing programs and future opportunities for recreational use operations on Department owned lands.
• Plan and review current guidelines/policies.
• Participate in the area planning process to incorporate recreational uses into area plans.
• Coordinate and deliver training for regional staff to implement best practices to maintain or construct public use infrastructure on the region.
• Engage citizens, special use groups, and area administrators to understand current and desired recreational use in the region.
• Work with infrastructure management supervisor and regional staff to evaluate and prioritize current and future recreational use infrastructure needs on the region.
• Coordinate with staff to determine public use priority areas throughout the state. Develop a regional recreational plan to identify and prioritize public use opportunities.
• Work with staff to communicate recreational use opportunities on Department lands to the public.
• Coordinate and manage special and commercial use requests on the region.
• Partner with recreational use groups by attending meetings and events.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Coordinate planning and expenditure of funds for expense, equipment and hourly labor for recreation use projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism or related field.
• At least three (3) years of related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, multi-line phone system, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, Excel, Arc-Map GIS, and WebEx.
• Ability to make travel arrangements, in-state and out-of-state.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop and administer contracts, agreements and easements.
• Ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate engineering, fisheries, wildlife, and/or forestry management projects.
• Budget development and implementation
• Knowledge of rules and policies including Missouri revised statutes, the state legislative process, and cost-share programs.
• Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships.

Work Environment

• Regularly travel in closed vehicle.
• Regularly work in a standard office environment.
• May be exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

Physical Abilities

• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.

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.

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.

Missouri Department of Conservation