SuccessFactors: Job Listing:Wildlife Diversity Coordinator (3592)

• Lead the inter-Branch Wildlife Diversity Coordination Team in developing and implementing a strategic approach to recover and conserve Missouri's full diversity of fish, wildlife and plant species, and identifying measures of success.
• Support Taxa Working Groups in development of outcome-based objectives for species recovery and conservation in collaboration with related programs and partners. 
• Maintain strong, collaborative partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to inform species listing decisions, support the recovery of listed species, and prevent the need for future listings.
• Ensure MDC activities are compliant with the Endangered Species Act by conducting Section 7 reviews and developing and implementing compliance tools as needed.
• Lead implementation of the MDC Bat Habitat Conservation Plan by providing staff training, coordinating completion of all required elements and overseeing all monitoring and reporting requirements
• Develop and implement a strategic approach to the recovery of federal and state listed species, including the prioritization of research, survey and inventory needs.
• Coordinate with Taxa Leads and Protection Branch on any proposed changes to the list of State Endangered Species or regulations pertaining to State Endangered Species.
• Manage wildlife diversity related funding programs by updating proposal guidelines annually, coordinating proposal review and ranking, entering budgets, tracking expenditures and monitoring reporting requirements.
• Represent MDC on regional and national teams to support landscape-scale collaboration towards the recovery and conservation of species of conservation concern.
• Promote the appreciation of wildlife diversity through outreach efforts.
• Lead the Missouri Natural Heritage Program; supervise the Natural Heritage Database Specialist and the Environmental Review Analyst.

LONG DESCRIPTION section. 3 of 8.Section Title: Ancillary Job DutiesAncillary Job Duties

• Coordinate with the Comprehensive Conservation Strategy (CCS) Working Group to inform revision of the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) list and ensure the needs of SGCN are incorporated into the CCS and related planning and management efforts. 
• Serve as primary contact and subject matter expert for State endangered species, federal listed species, Endangered Species Act, and CITES topics. 
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATION section. 4 of 8.Section Title: Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife, Fisheries, Forestry, Ecological Sciences, Conservation Biology, or related.
• Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• At least five (5) years professional experience.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity preferred.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license.

SKILL section. 5 of 8.Section Title: Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Advanced knowledge of Midwestern flora, fauna, and natural communities.Advanced knowledge of Midwestern flora, fauna, and natural communities.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Knowledge of ArcMap.Knowledge of ArcMap.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity.Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to handle multiple, diverse tasks of a complex nature and employ good time management techniques.Ability to handle multiple, diverse tasks of a complex nature and employ good time management techniques.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships.Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to travel and stay overnight on multiple consecutive nights, including out of state.Ability to travel and stay overnight on multiple consecutive nights, including out of state.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Knowledge of principles of life history of fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitat requirements.Knowledge of principles of life history of fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitat requirements.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to lead diverse teams, including collaboration, consensus building, and conflict resolution.Ability to lead diverse teams, including collaboration, consensus building, and conflict resolution.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Knowledge of Endangered Species Act policies and regulations is preferred.Knowledge of Endangered Species Act policies and regulations is preferred.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to administer financial resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the Department’s mission.Ability to administer financial resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the Department’s mission.
• Click Enter to show the proficiency description of Ability to accept change and new information and cope with job pressure and stress.Ability to accept change and new information and cope with job pressure and stress.

EMPLOYMENTCON section. 6 of 8.Section Title: Work EnvironmentWork Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.

PHYSICAL REQ section. 7 of 8.Section Title: Physical AbilitiesPhysical Abilities

• Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Occasionally positions self to access items on shelves, under desks or in high or low areas.
• 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.