Biologist jobs in Kansas City, MO

Summary/Objective

Provide management and administrative support to the Wildlife Biologist.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide care for upland and wetland habitats across 11 conservation areas totaling about 17,000 acres with most of the primary duties being focused on the Four Rivers Conservation Area.
• Perform tree and shrub plantings, prescribed fires, exotic species control, woody vegetation removal, moist-soil management, and prairie reconstructions.
• Monitor area users, wildlife inventories, wildlife surveys, and herbicide storage inventory.
• Assist with the Four Rivers waterfowl hunt program by working morning draws, entering data, and running reports.
• Compile routine reports, prepare work plans, track accomplishments, etc.
• Assist with district budget and monitor expenditures, including bidding for goods and services and contract development.
• Maintain MDC owned or rented equipment.
• Inspect and maintain boundary, sign, gate, and grazing unit, facility, and shop.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Environment

Physical Abilities

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.