Rare Fishes Program Assistant (Hourly)

Requisition Id : 4353

Salary : $16.58 - $20.31

Salary Grade : H4

Job Location : Central Reg Office & Research Ctr (COLUM2)

Closing Date : February 27, 2026

Our Culture : The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Brandon L Brooke at Brandon.Brooke@mdc.mo.gov or at573 8157901x2891, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary / Objective

This position will assist MDC's Rare Fishes Program with ongoing research and monitoring of federally threatened Niangua Darter and other fish species of conservation concern. Job duties will primarily be related to the collection, management, and reporting of biological data and maintaining the equipment needed for conducting research and monitoring activities.

This position is expected to work full time throughout the summer field season from approximately May 16th to mid-August (start and end dates have flexibility) .

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with ongoing surveys to monitor populations of endangered Niangua Darter and other stream fishes.
• The employee will be trained in a variety of field methods to sample these species of conservation concern, associated fish communities, and collect data describing habitat characteristics.
• Activities will include conducting fish distribution surveys in Ozark streams using snorkeling and seine methods, canoeing / kayaking to survey locations, habitat assessment, and data collection using various electronic instruments.
• Provide limited scientific technical support to researchers, students, managers, administrators, educators, and protection staff.
• Perform general maintenance on tools, gear, and equipment.
• Regular field trips, work extended or non-standard hours, and occasional overnight travel are required .

Ancillary Job Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Environment

Physical Abilities

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 Nonexempt 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.

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.

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.