RESOURCE SCIENTIST
The Missouri Department of Conservation has a position available for a
Resource Scientist in Clinton, Missouri.
SALARY RANGE: Annually $38,976 - $68,820
Beginning salary will be $38,976 to $42,972 depending on
qualifications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The principle responsibility of this
position is to design and conduct management evaluations and field
research projects related to grassland ecosystem management of prairies,
warm season and cool season grasses in cooperation with Department of
Conservation staff, universities, other state and federal agencies and
non-government partners.
Under the supervision of a Resource Science Supervisor (Grasslands
Systems Field Station), this Resource Scientist is responsible for:
Research, monitoring and grassland management, technical support,
information transfer, business management/supervision, and performs
other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a broad range of education and
experience relative to grassland ecology, plant taxonomy, vegetation
monitoring protocols and statistical analyses. Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Botany,
Range Management or Plant Science, Wildlife Ecology/Management or in a
related biological science with substantial course work in wildlife
ecology, plant ecology, soils, statistics and experimental design and at
least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience
in ecology, botany or plant science, resource management or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.
CLOSING DATE: August 3, 2007.
For a complete job description and to apply on-line, visit our web-site
at www.mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs. If you are unable to apply online, you
may apply by contacting the Missouri Department of Conservation in
Jefferson City, Missouri at 573/751 4115.
Equal Opportunity Employer
