Assistant Chief for Statewide Programs (Freshwater Fisheries)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Freshwater Fisheries Section seeks a supervisory administrator to manage day-to-day operations across Hatchery, Diadromous Fish, and Freshwater Mussel units. You will oversee coordinators, ensure timely reporting, and enforce state and federal policies.

The role includes budgeting for grants and revenue projects, coordinating federal reporting, and fostering industry partnerships to support fisheries management. Strong supervisory and regulatory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and coordinating multiple units within a fisheries program.
• Ability to prepare, monitor and report on budgets and grants.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as administrative leader for Hatchery, Diadromous Fish, and Freshwater Mussel units.
• Ensure reports, inventories, procurement, and accounting paperwork are compliant and timely.
• Assist staff with supervisory issues and budget oversight for grants and projects.
• Coordinate federal project reporting and compliance for assigned units.
• Develop industry partnerships and participate in strategic meetings with leadership.

Skills

Personnel management

Fisheries program leadership

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in fisheries management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations in the Freshwater Fisheries Section's Hatchery, Diadromous Fish, and Freshwater Mussel units.

Job Duties Include

• Acting as administrative leader for the Freshwater Fisheries Section including supervising and overseeing the administration of all Hatchery, Diadromous Fish, and Freshwater Mussel Coordinators.


• Ensuring all reports under assigned units are submitted as required, equipment is maintained, inventories are distributed and received back as required, procurement and accounting paperwork are accurately submitted, DNR policies and procedures are followed, and appropriate state and federal laws are obeyed.


• Assisting staff with supervisory issues.


• Preparing annual budgets for assigned units grants, appropriated and revenue projects, and monitoring these budgets throughout the year.


• Coordinating federal project reporting for assigned units.


• For Sportfish Restoration (SFR) Grants within assigned units, Aquatic Education and the Section's Industry Outreach Grant:
  
  
  
  • prepares grant work plans
  
  
  • submits projects in TRACS and GrantSolutions
  
  
  • ensures that the associated SFR projects are in compliance with Federal requirements
  
  
  
  


• Representing the Freshwater Fisheries Section and assigned units in conjunction with the Chief of Fisheries and Assistant Chief to ensure that there is coordination between Freshwater Fisheries and Wildlife within the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) division.


• Assisting in coordination efforts on issues outside of WFF division and providing assistance throughout the agency as necessary.


• Working with the Chief and Assistant Chief to understand and assist in the regulatory and Legislative process.


• Representing the Freshwater Fisheries Section and SCDNR in external partnerships which may include, but not be limited to: Industry partners, American Fisheries Society, National Reservoir Habitat Partnership, AFWA, SEAFWA and NCLI, as determined by Chief of Fisheries and Deputy Director.


• Working with the Chief of Fisheries and Assistant Chief on industry partnership development and coordination.


• Attending meetings with partners to work on common issues and promote growth in Fisheries Management and Leadership Development.


• Representing SCDNR on relevant internal and external committees as determined by the Chief of Freshwater Fisheries.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in fisheries management or closely related field of study. Training in personnel management and personal performance and development. Additional training in the development, monitoring and management of Federal grants from the Sport Fish Restoration program. At least five (5) years experience as follows: personnel management, fisheries project leader, fisheries research and management, application and management of Federal grants. Skills and abilities, such as: 1) development, design, performance and reporting of fishery related projects, 2) development and management of the Sport Fish Restoration grants program, 3) effective communications and management of personnel 4) effective communications with all agency and non-agency contacts, and 5) knowledge and understanding of agency policies and procedures.

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?

• Yes


• No

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Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience?

• Yes


• No


• Required Question