Temporary Full-Time , Floodplain Science Resource Technicians (3 openings) at Big Rivers and Wetlands Field Station: Jackson, MO, 63755 Duties and Responsibilities Salary rate $9.87 per hour through June 2017. Acts as work team member during floodplain fish population surveys; assists research biologist with surveys of lakes, rivers, and ponds by electrofishing and use of seines; assists research biologist with water quality sampling and lab sample processing; maintains and modifies equipment including data loggers, electrofishing and netting boats; assists in aquatic invertebrate sampling and identification; organizes and enters data into manageable database files; uses digitizing equipment to measure lake area and watershed size. Other duties include establishing sampling sites and recording locations using GPS and other mapping techniques; sorting, measuring, weighing, cataloging and making taxonomic identifications of Mississippi River fishes and their larvae. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Biological Sciences, Zoology or closely related subjects, preferred but not required. Experience in scientific research or fisheries management preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
How to apply: To apply, send a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position, a resume or CV, and three references including their names, phone numbers, and email addresses in a single PDF or Word document to Molly Sobotka ([email protected]). Please put "Resource Technician" in the subject line of your email application. Special skills desired include familiarity with large river and wetland organisms and sampling techniques. Candidates born after January 1, 1984, must be able to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment. https://mdc6.mdc.mo.gov/applications/recruitment/JobDetail.aspx?intPstID=tmp941 Water Quality Specialist UMRR - Long Term Resource Monitoring Big Rivers and Wetlands Field Station Missouri Dept. of Conservation Jackson, MO
