Resource Science Field Station Supervisor
Job description
Requisition Id: 2263
Salary: $62,160.00 - $79,176.00
Salary Grade: S11
Job Location: Ozark Regional Office (WESTP1)
Closing Date: March 17, 2023
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a family culture focused on diversity of thought, where all employees openly share ideas and turn their passion into purpose.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Dawn E Henderson at Dawn.Henderson@mdc.mo.gov or at 573 5224115x3345.
Summary/Objective
Supervise and direct a science based program and scientific research.
Contact hiring manager for location discussion.
Essential Job Duties
- Recruit and select, monitor performance, recognize achievements and provide appropriate disciplinary actions for staff.
- Review, edit, and distribute reports, plans, etc.
- Assist in planning, prioritizing, and initiating wildlife codes, and conservation programs, strategies, and policies.
- Provide training and mentoring to staff and volunteers.
- Advise leadership on impactful issues and recommend a course of action.
- Promote the application of sound, scientific approaches to problem-solving and in support of the needs of other divisions and outside partners.
- Ensure adherence to fiscal budgets, contractual agreements, and departmental objectives.
- Review, edit, and submit internal budget; provide budgeting guidance to staff.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and partners via telephone, email and in-person discussions.
- Secure outside funding through grants, cost-share opportunities, contributions, etc.
- Participate in review and prioritization of project proposals, evaluate progress by project leaders and ensure efficient and defensible use of funds and resources.
- Coordinate with staff in programmatic and/or program objective development in terrestrial habitat and social science research.
- Identify, stimulate, promote, develop and mantain terrestrial habitat investigations and social science research.
- Coordinate with Terrestrial Diversity Unit to further research in ecosystem restoration, development, and enhancement of SOCC management, tiered management approaches, natural areas, federally endangered species and their associated habitats.
- Provide governance guidance to staff.
- Plan, assign, and review work of Terrestrial Habitat staff to investigate and research Statewide and Regional management actions to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Strengthen and expand work in Social Science and Relevancy.
- Assist Regional Coordination Team in work planning, budgeting, recommending land acquisition, management needs, and program coordination with Science Staff.
Ancillary Job Duties
- Conduct research projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Agriculture, or related.
- At least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in management or research, two (2) years which must have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to coordinate administrative and management activities to achieve Branch and Department goals.
- Ability to give overall guidance and direction to a staff of regional personnel to assure their programs are properly carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to subordinates, other Department personnel and the general public.
- 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.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Physical Abilities
- Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
- Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision.
- Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
- 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.
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.
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