Job Title: Resource Science Field Station Supervisor Requisition Id: 176 Position Number: 0001514B Beginning Salary: $54,828 - $69,912 Job Location: Ozark Regional Office - West Plains, MO Closing Date: November 05, 2018 Interview location: Jefferson City, MO (MDC Central Office) To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Dawn E Henderson at dawn.hender...@mdc.mo.gov or at (573) 522 Dawn E Henderson at dawn.hender...@mdc.mo.gov or at (573) 522-4115 x3345. Ple Please use FSFS as the subject line for email inquiries.
Summary/Objective Supervise and direct a science based and scientific research program comprised of up to six Resource Scientists, four to sixteen temporary personnel, and various volunteer workers. Works closely with governmental partners (USGS, USACOE, FS, NPS, DNR, etc.), local universities and colleges, as well as non-governmental partners (TNC, NWTF, DU, TU, QU, etc.) to develop focused research and management evaluation projects. Works with a variety of external regional, state, or system-wide committees and ent entities to guide landscape level conservation planning initiatives. Org Organizes and conducts field station tours for informational and edu educational purposes. Serves as a member to one Regional Coordinating Team (RC (RCT) by attending all RCT meetings as requested by the RCT. Serves as lia liaison to the Forestry Division and regularly attends Forestry Division mee meetings. Drafts cooperative agreements and memorandums of understanding wit with external partners in accordance to MDC policies to maintain acc accountability of agreed upon terms, time table, deliverables, as outlined in in the scope of work. Serves as a member of RSD Leadership Team to assist wit with budget, project, and Division direction discussions. Essential Job Duties •Recruit and select, monitor performance, recognize achievements and p provide appropriate disciplinary actions for staff. •Review, edit, and distribute reports, plans, etc. •Assist in planning, prioritizing, and initiating wildlife codes, and c 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 a and in support of the needs of other divisions and outside partners. •Ensure adherence to fiscal budgets, contractual agreements, and d departmental objectives. •Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and partners via telephone, email and in-person discussions. •Secure outside funding through grants, cost-share opportunities, c contributions, etc. •Participate in review and prioritization of project proposals, evaluate pro progress by project leaders and ensure efficient and defensible use of fun funds and resources. Ancillary Job Duties •Conduct research projects. •Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience •Master’s Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Forestry, Conservation Biology, A Agriculture, or related. •At least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional e experience in management or research, two (2) years which must have been in a 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 D Division and Department goals. •Ability to give overall guidance and direction to a staff of regional p personnel to assure their programs are properly carried out in achieving an e efficient and productive operation. •Ability to evaluate and analyze Division programs and develop r recommendations for improvement. •Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in interpreting Department and D Division policies and procedures and in delegating responsibilities. •Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to s subordinates, other Department personnel and the general public. •Ability to travel and stay overnight. •Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Dep Department personnel, staff of related state and federal agencies and the pub public. Work Environment •Significant portion of work is performed in varying field environments. 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.
