Job Opportunity, Lake Taneycomo

[Phil Lilley]

HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY for a part time job.

Missouri Department of Conservation

Job Opportunity

 

Creel Clerk –Lake Taneycomo

Southwest Fisheries Region

 

WAGE: $8.58 per hour plus limited mileage reimbursement

 

CLOSING DATE: November 31, 2016

 

LOCATION: Lake Taneycomo, Branson, Missouri

 

Duration: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, 25-40 hours per week.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct angler interviews on Lake Taneycomo by boat and on foot. Count anglers in creel area twice per shift. Record and compile creel data, check and report results to supervisor. Work approximately 10-20 randomly selected 6-8 hour shifts throughout the month on both weekdays and weekends, including early morning and late evening shifts and holidays.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. College courses are desirable, but not required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and if born after January 1, 1984, possess a Missouri Boater Education Card.

 

SPECIAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have the ability to operate a 17 foot boat, trolling motor, and outboard motor.

· Must have the ability to traverse rough terrain, including wading in Lake Taneycomo and walking on slippery surfaces.

· Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with the public on a daily basis.

· Must have the ability to handle and identify freshwater fish found in Lake Taneycomo.

· Must have a flexible work schedule.

· Must be able to accurately record data using both paper data sheets and an Apple IPad and complete other paperwork.

 

Candidates must submit to a drug screen following offer of position.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a standard MDC application for employment or resume to Shane Bush, Missouri Department of Conservation, 610 Hatchery Rd. Branson, MO 65616 or Shane.Bush@mdc.mo.gov (417-334-4859).