Job Description

Requisition Id:

4138

Salary: $37,944.00 - $46,440.00

Salary Grade:

S5

Job Location:

Platte Falls CA (PLATT1)

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

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,Jeffrey W Miller at Jeffrey.Miller@mdc.mo.gov or at 816-858-5718, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Carry out wildlife management activities on conservation areas to provide managed lands for public use.

Essential Job Duties

Perform regular duties associated with habitat and other wildlife management. Manage general supply, timber and fire suppression inventory, maintenance and administration. Oversee maintenance on assigned work areas, roads, public areas and equipment. Conduct wildfire detection, pre-suppression, and suppression duties. Educate the public on natural resource management objectives through surveys, site visits, etc. Assist with budget creation and compliance. Plan and organize work team activities, time sheets, and performance appraisals. Prepare and present productivity, inventory, and other reports. Administrative duties, such as rentals, bid management, activity reporting and invoice processing. Ensure mowing, lawn maintenance, debris removal and cleanliness in public areas.

Ancillary Job Duties

Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED/HiSET required. At least three (3) years of experience in natural resources, land management, or maintenance. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of employment. Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. Experience with prescribed burns, certification helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate tools and equipment for land management. Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer. Basic plant identification and wildlife habitat knowledge.

Work Environment

Frequently work in outdoor weather. 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 a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 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.