Job Announcement: Bat Ecologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation
Description:
Requisition Id: 766
Position Number: 0001022C
Salary: $45,180.00 - $56,460.00
Job Location: Jefferson City / Columbia, MO
Administer research and monitoring for Missouri's bat species especially species of conservation concern.
Create statistically sound research study designs, and conduct ecological research, monitoring, and surveys focused on Missouri's bats.
Provide leadership within the Department related to bat conservation and management including reviewing and commenting on internal and external study and management plans.
Solicit, collect, organize, evaluate, prepare, and populate data for database entry, and incorporate information into various databases.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
Train staff and partners on bat conservation and identification, the use of databases, and data interpretation, through workshops and training sessions.
Monitor federal and state listing status of bats, coordinate status reviews, and collaborate with other specialists to ensure accuracy.
Lead or participate on species recovery teams and species advisory groups relating to listed bats and other species of conservation concern.
Review federal recovery plans and research proposals submitted by other agencies.
Participate in budget, contract, and federal aid and/or other grant proposal preparation.
Perform literature review and logistics planning for field activities.
Prepare various technical and non-technical presentations and publications for scientific journals, papers, posters, pamphlets, websites, and popular articles.
Respond to oral and written requests for information.
Collect, evaluate, and approve/deny Wildlife Collector's Permit Applications.
Ancillary Job Duties
Serve on internal and external regular and special committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resources, Biological Science, or related.
At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
Firefighting training, preferred.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, phone system, fax, scanner, and computer.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially scientific writing
Advanced taxonomy knowledge
Familiarity with statistical analysis.
GIS/GPS knowledge
Ability to travel overnight and work varying hours and shifts
Work Environment
Regularly work in outdoor environments where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
Physical Abilities
Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Regularly lift up to 30 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer
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.
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.
Title: Bat Ecologist
Requisition Id: 766
Position Number: 0001022C
Salary: $45,180.00 - $56,460.00
Job Location: Jefferson City / Columbia, MO
Closing Date: July 8, 2020
If selected for an interview, you will be notified as to whether your interview will be held via WebEx or via phone call. The interview panel will contact you via phone at your scheduled interview time. As a result of COVID-19, there will be no interviews held in person.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Anthony G Elliott at Anthony.Elliott@mdc.mo.gov or at 660 8858179x4924.
Summary/Objective
Provide science-based programs to maintain the health & prosperity of Missouri's bat species and other wildlife populations.
Essential Job Duties
Develop, administer, coordinate, and implement policies, surveys, protocols, and projects.Administer research and monitoring for Missouri's bat species especially species of conservation concern.
Create statistically sound research study designs, and conduct ecological research, monitoring, and surveys focused on Missouri's bats.
Provide leadership within the Department related to bat conservation and management including reviewing and commenting on internal and external study and management plans.
Solicit, collect, organize, evaluate, prepare, and populate data for database entry, and incorporate information into various databases.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
Train staff and partners on bat conservation and identification, the use of databases, and data interpretation, through workshops and training sessions.
Monitor federal and state listing status of bats, coordinate status reviews, and collaborate with other specialists to ensure accuracy.
Lead or participate on species recovery teams and species advisory groups relating to listed bats and other species of conservation concern.
Review federal recovery plans and research proposals submitted by other agencies.
Participate in budget, contract, and federal aid and/or other grant proposal preparation.
Perform literature review and logistics planning for field activities.
Prepare various technical and non-technical presentations and publications for scientific journals, papers, posters, pamphlets, websites, and popular articles.
Respond to oral and written requests for information.
Collect, evaluate, and approve/deny Wildlife Collector's Permit Applications.
Ancillary Job Duties
Serve on internal and external regular and special committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resources, Biological Science, or related.
At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
Firefighting training, preferred.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, phone system, fax, scanner, and computer.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially scientific writing
Advanced taxonomy knowledge
Familiarity with statistical analysis.
GIS/GPS knowledge
Ability to travel overnight and work varying hours and shifts
Work Environment
Regularly work in outdoor environments where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
Physical Abilities
Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Regularly lift up to 30 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer
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.
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.
