Spongy Moth Survey Technician - Southwest, MO

Job Description:

Spongy Moth Survey Technician - Southwest, MO

Description

Temporary Summer Job Opportunity

Job Location: Southwest Missouri ( Cedar, Polk, Dallas, Greene, Webster ) Applicants must reside in one of the above counties.

Why you’ll love this position:

$15.00 PER HOUR/ State Vehicle Provided

Full time Temporary Summer Job Opportunity; Approx. May 14 - August 18, 2025; 40 hours/week.

Successful applicants for these positions will participate in the annual Missouri Cooperative Spongy Moth Survey for detecting the presence of this invasive species, a serious pest of oaks. The employee will be assigned a survey area (usually 3-5 counties) and will be responsible for assembly, placement, monitoring and collection of about 450 traps in their assigned area. The employee will be responsible for navigating to and recording the location of trap locations using GPS units, grid maps and data sheets. The employee will be required to follow the required survey time frames and comply with established reporting requirements. The employee is responsible for the return of all department issued equipment and materials.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be a high school graduate.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Due to the critical nature of survey timing, applicants must be available for the entire trapping period.
• Applicants must be able to travel in isolated areas on their own and work outside in Missouri summer weather conditions.
• Applicants will need to be able to identify potential Spongy moths after instruction.
• Must be able to communicate with the public about the survey and represent the Missouri Department of Agriculture in a professional manner.
• Applicants must be able to use maps and GPS units (with training) to navigate to and maintain proper records of trap locations.

• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This is an hourly, temporary, non-benefited position.

For benefited positions, the State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$15.00 per Hour