Wildlife Biologist

• Coordinate management activities of multiple landscapes, habitats, and target species on managed lands.
• Conduct habitat appraisals and evaluations and make improvement recommendations.
• Respond to wildlife management issues, questions, and concerns.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners and other land managers.
• Prepare grant requests for habitat projects and additional labor options.
• Monitor wildlife populations and habitat use on conservation areas.
• Administer public land contracts, including AgCrop.
• Host training classes, workshops, field trips, and special events.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities and monitor spending compliance.
• Assist with agency wide directives for habitat planning and population monitoring.

• Serve on internal and external regular and special committees, including specific working groups.
• Work well with hourly employees and a team you don't supervise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Science, Forestry, Agriculture, or related.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Wildlife, Forestry or Fisheries work.
• Must maintain a valid current driver's license and obtain a CDL within 12 months of employment.
• Wildlife Biologist certification, preferred
• Must be able to obtain a pesticide applicator's license within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain Burn Boss qualifications within 2 years of employment.

• Ability to adapt to a variety of job situations involving long hours, hazardous conditions and difficult circumstances.
• Ability to operate ½-ton truck and burning equipment.
• Ability to conduct special conservation programs to special interest groups and the general public.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight.
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts.

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.

• 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.

Missouri Department of Conservation