Job Description
Salary: $45,300.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 180470
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE60
Position Number:: [click to reveal phone number]60016130
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,319.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities Individual will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of all Diadromous ACFCMA Program activities, and personnel. Individual will lead and supervise crews collecting data on American shad, blueback herring, American eel, shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon. Individual will oversee logistical arrangements for the project and coordinate sampling efforts with other stakeholders and regional fish houses. Individual will manage daily and monthly harvest reports from commercial fisheries and produce compliance reports. This will involve extensive time operating small boats (all year round and often in inclement weather), building and fishing drift and set gill nets, communicating with commercial fishermen, taking and analyzing water quality data. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint is required. Other duties include, but are not limited to, report writing, managing and analyzing project data and databases, preparing presentations, administrative duties, and other tasks essential to the project. Work will include unusual hours, occasional overnight trips, and possible weekends.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area field; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and two (2) years of experience relevant to the job.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of South Carolina's fish, wildlife and marine species, including their habits, habitats and natural requirements. Knowledge of South Carolina's commercial fisheries. Proficiency in R Studio. Ability to direct complex fish, wildlife or marine resources management or research projects. Ability to give presentations and communicate project results. Ability to direct subordinate personnel engaged in wildlife management or research projects. Ability to lift heavy equipment and animals. These abilities would normally be acquired through college education with a degree in marine biology or related field and/or work experience. Ability to swim, record data legibly, and demonstrate small boat experience.
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?
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Do you have AT LEAST a master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area field OR a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area AND two (2) years of experience relevant to the job?
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,