Missouri Department of Conservatioin
Missouri, USA
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED TO FILL UP TO A TEN MEMBER CLASS FOR CONSERVATION AGENT TRAINEES SCHEDULED TO BEGIN APRIL 1, 2019 . TRAINEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE IN DEPARTMENT PROVIDED HOUSING IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI DURING THE TRAINING.
Conservation Agent Trainees will be paid $3,289.00 monthly during the training period and are eligible for benefits. Upon successful completion of training, Conservation Agent Trainees will be eligible for a pay increase and will receive an assignment to a county in the state.
**All applications must be submitted by August 5, 2018, at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs.
**Any applications submitted through external links will not be reviewed.
All correspondence for this position will be via email. On the submitted application, select email as the “preferred method of contact” and list an up-to-date email address for notifications.
College transcripts must be sent to Human Resources, P. O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. Application and transcripts must be received in the Central Office at Jefferson City, Missouri by AUGUST 5, 2018 .
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESOURCE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Field patrol; check hunting-fishing activity for Wildlife Code violations; special investigations; investigation of reported violations; enforce state laws within statutory jurisdiction; assists in prosecution of persons apprehended for violating laws and regulations; other pertinent enforcement responsibilities.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EDUCATION
Adult and youth meetings; hunter safety instruction; radio and TV programs; fairs and exhibits; newspaper articles; fishing reports for radio and newspaper releases; meeting with schools, sportsmen's clubs and other organizations.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife censuses and surveys; investigation of wildlife damage complaints; landowner habitat improvement information; wildlife disease investigations and reports; other duties directly related to wildlife management.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Pollution investigations; inspection of farm ponds for fish stocking; assistance in fish distribution; fish rescue; management of community lakes, public access points, etc.; lake and pond management information for owners; other duties directly related to fisheries management.
FOREST MANAGEMENT
Forestry development with private landowners; forestry arson investigation; other duties directly related to forest management.
OTHER DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Assistance in land acquisition investigations; assistance with selection of permit distributing agents; equipment maintenance; in-service training programs; emergency public services including first aid, assistance at drownings, flood rescues, etc.; and other duties representing the Department. EOE
For more job details, please contact the hiring supervisor, Cheryl Fey, at 573-751-4115 ext. 3819 or at Cheryl.Fey@mdc.mo.gov .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Agriculture, or other related Biological Sciences, or closely related Natural Resource subjects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to being accepted into the training class, all individuals must demonstrate ability and proficiency in essential physical endeavors such as the following:
Run sprints
Run for sustained periods of time (over two minutes)
Run up and down stairs
Dodge obstacles
Crawl under obstacles
Jump and vault over obstacles
Climb fences
Lift and carry light (under 25 lbs.) to heavy (over 100 lbs.) for specified distances
Lift and carry victims
Extract victims from automobiles and buildings
Drag victims or suspects
Push vehicles off roadway
Use of force by pushing and pulling in self defense situations for a designated period of time
Bend to enter and exit vehicles and watercraft
Bend and twist in use of force situations
For a printable version of the frequently asked questions regarding the physical fitness test, go to
https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/downloads/17943.pdf
CORE COMPETENCIES AND SPECIAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to:
Use firearms and pass a qualification test using a Department-issued sidearm.
Operate a motor vehicle and obtain a Missouri Driver License by the date of employment.
Learn to swim.
Have eyesight corrected to 20/20 in both eyes.
Lift small boats, outboard motors, canoes and remove deer killed by automobiles from highways.
Work out-of-doors in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Observe and classify wildlife species, fish species, trees and common insects and identify diseases inherent to trees and insects.
Analyze data and apply relevant wildlife, fisheries and forest management principles to the solution of problems.
Express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Enforce wildlife laws firmly and tactfully, with respect for the rights of others.
Create public awareness of and involvement in fish, forest and wildlife programs and to provide leadership to the public in this activity.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with elected officials, members of the press, educators, community leaders, courts, representatives from related agencies and the general public.
Walk in rough terrain.
Make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
Work under stress for prolonged periods.
Utilize and maintain issued equipment.
Teach conservation and related subjects to the public.
Work varied hours including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
These positions are part of an Apprenticeship Program and are not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time off in lieu of cash payments for straight time earned in accordance with the Department’s Compensatory Time Off and Overtime policy.
Smoking is prohibited in all owned, rented or leased Department of Conservation offices, buildings, and similar facilities, in Department aircraft, and in vehicles.
The Department of Conservation will hire only 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 authorize and give permission for the Department to conduct an extensive pre-employment background check of judicial records, including but not limited to MULES, NCIC, employment records, social media and any other available records.
This may also include a polygraph exam.
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must meet or exceed Protection Division’s mandatory physical fitness test requirements. To find these requirements go to https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/downloads/17943.pdf
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment and a psychological fitness and aptitude evaluation following conditional 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.
Full Time
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED TO FILL UP TO A TEN MEMBER CLASS FOR CONSERVATION AGENT TRAINEES SCHEDULED TO BEGIN APRIL 1, 2019 . TRAINEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE IN DEPARTMENT PROVIDED HOUSING IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI DURING THE TRAINING.
Conservation Agent Trainees will be paid $3,289.00 monthly during the training period and are eligible for benefits. Upon successful completion of training, Conservation Agent Trainees will be eligible for a pay increase and will receive an assignment to a county in the state.
**All applications must be submitted by August 5, 2018, at http://www.mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs.
**Any applications submitted through external links will not be reviewed.
All correspondence for this position will be via email. On the submitted application, select email as the “preferred method of contact” and list an up-to-date email address for notifications.
College transcripts must be sent to Human Resources, P. O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. Application and transcripts must be received in the Central Office at Jefferson City, Missouri by AUGUST 5, 2018 .
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESOURCE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Field patrol; check hunting-fishing activity for Wildlife Code violations; special investigations; investigation of reported violations; enforce state laws within statutory jurisdiction; assists in prosecution of persons apprehended for violating laws and regulations; other pertinent enforcement responsibilities.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EDUCATION
Adult and youth meetings; hunter safety instruction; radio and TV programs; fairs and exhibits; newspaper articles; fishing reports for radio and newspaper releases; meeting with schools, sportsmen's clubs and other organizations.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife censuses and surveys; investigation of wildlife damage complaints; landowner habitat improvement information; wildlife disease investigations and reports; other duties directly related to wildlife management.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Pollution investigations; inspection of farm ponds for fish stocking; assistance in fish distribution; fish rescue; management of community lakes, public access points, etc.; lake and pond management information for owners; other duties directly related to fisheries management.
FOREST MANAGEMENT
Forestry development with private landowners; forestry arson investigation; other duties directly related to forest management.
OTHER DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Assistance in land acquisition investigations; assistance with selection of permit distributing agents; equipment maintenance; in-service training programs; emergency public services including first aid, assistance at drownings, flood rescues, etc.; and other duties representing the Department. EOE
For more job details, please contact the hiring supervisor, Cheryl Fey, at 573-751-4115 ext. 3819 or at Cheryl.Fey@mdc.mo.gov .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Agriculture, or other related Biological Sciences, or closely related Natural Resource subjects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to being accepted into the training class, all individuals must demonstrate ability and proficiency in essential physical endeavors such as the following:
Run sprints
Run for sustained periods of time (over two minutes)
Run up and down stairs
Dodge obstacles
Crawl under obstacles
Jump and vault over obstacles
Climb fences
Lift and carry light (under 25 lbs.) to heavy (over 100 lbs.) for specified distances
Lift and carry victims
Extract victims from automobiles and buildings
Drag victims or suspects
Push vehicles off roadway
Use of force by pushing and pulling in self defense situations for a designated period of time
Bend to enter and exit vehicles and watercraft
Bend and twist in use of force situations
For a printable version of the frequently asked questions regarding the physical fitness test, go to
https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/downloads/17943.pdf
CORE COMPETENCIES AND SPECIAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to:
Use firearms and pass a qualification test using a Department-issued sidearm.
Operate a motor vehicle and obtain a Missouri Driver License by the date of employment.
Learn to swim.
Have eyesight corrected to 20/20 in both eyes.
Lift small boats, outboard motors, canoes and remove deer killed by automobiles from highways.
Work out-of-doors in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Observe and classify wildlife species, fish species, trees and common insects and identify diseases inherent to trees and insects.
Analyze data and apply relevant wildlife, fisheries and forest management principles to the solution of problems.
Express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Enforce wildlife laws firmly and tactfully, with respect for the rights of others.
Create public awareness of and involvement in fish, forest and wildlife programs and to provide leadership to the public in this activity.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with elected officials, members of the press, educators, community leaders, courts, representatives from related agencies and the general public.
Walk in rough terrain.
Make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
Work under stress for prolonged periods.
Utilize and maintain issued equipment.
Teach conservation and related subjects to the public.
Work varied hours including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
These positions are part of an Apprenticeship Program and are not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time off in lieu of cash payments for straight time earned in accordance with the Department’s Compensatory Time Off and Overtime policy.
Smoking is prohibited in all owned, rented or leased Department of Conservation offices, buildings, and similar facilities, in Department aircraft, and in vehicles.
The Department of Conservation will hire only 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 authorize and give permission for the Department to conduct an extensive pre-employment background check of judicial records, including but not limited to MULES, NCIC, employment records, social media and any other available records.
This may also include a polygraph exam.
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must meet or exceed Protection Division’s mandatory physical fitness test requirements. To find these requirements go to https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/downloads/17943.pdf
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment and a psychological fitness and aptitude evaluation following conditional 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.
