State of Missouri · 1 day ago
Natural Resource Ecologist - 7010415
Macon, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Missouri is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environment and serving its citizens. They are seeking a Natural Resource Ecologist to manage terrestrial natural communities, coordinate resource goals, and engage with professionals to meet conservation objectives across state parks in north-central and northeast Missouri.
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Responsibilities
Manage some of Missouri’s highest quality terrestrial natural communities through prescribed fire, ecological restoration and scientific research/monitoring
Be relied upon as a knowledge leader for the natural lands and resources of state parks across north-central and northeast Missouri
Coordinate closely with the Northern Region supervisors and facility managers, to accomplish resource goals within the larger context of operating state parks and meeting park system strategic goals
Engage with resource professionals within the park system and those of other agencies or organizations, to meet conservation objectives
Train park staff in resource management practices and technique, while assisting with or accomplishing projects at their facilities
Supervise temporary seasonal laborer crews, and coordinate with park staff, volunteers, contractors and other partners to accomplish stewardship objectives
Diagnose ecological problems, and advise/assist staff at all levels towards approaches for preserving/restoring/managing the natural landscapes, Natural Areas and natural resources of state parks and historic sites in northeast Missouri
Train for and participate in prescribed fire operations, with the expectation of graduation to a crew boss or burn boss capable rating; and assisting with Prescribed Burn training. You will become one of the leaders and planners for northeast Missouri’s prescribed burn program
Apply ecological disciplines including but not limited to field botany, wildlife management, ecological restoration, conservation biology, natural resource assessment, and geology/soils
Develop advanced skills in native plant identification, natural community assessment, fire ecology and special-interest topics that will advance the park system’s ability to preserve natural landscapes and resources
Assist with deer surveys and make decisions regarding need for managed deer hunts
Lead invasive species control project teams
Compose technical reports, conduct quantitative resource monitoring, manage databases and utilize GIS platforms to better guide resource management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management
2-4 years of relevant experience in natural resource management, scientific research methods and applications, or field identification of flora and fauna
Strength and experience in identifying native plants to species, by key and in the field
Good understanding of Missouri's natural terrestrial communities, and their management
Experience in fire ecology and prescribed fire/wildfire operations, for functioning as burn boss throughout the work region
Experience in land management and restoration actions associated with Missouri's natural communities
Ability to express information and ideas to individuals and groups in public settings, through presentations, and in written reports and publications
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid life insurance
Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance
Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance
Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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