Fish Hatchery Manager (Biologist III)

State of South Carolina; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched.

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a skilled Hatchery Manager in Cheraw to lead daily operations at the Cheraw Fish Hatchery, ensuring culture and harvest meet annual targets. You will coordinate staff, equipment, and activities across pond management, stocking, and transportation of hatchery products to public waters.

The role requires a Master’s in biology, chemistry, or wildlife management (or a related Bachelor’s with four years’ experience) and strong supervisory abilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management with 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area with 4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of warmwater fish culture techniques and nutrition.
• Genetics and brood-stock enhancement methodologies.
• Identification and treatment of common warmwater fish diseases and parasites.
• Maintenance of grounds, buildings, equipment, ponds, and dams; supervision methods.

Responsibilities

• Regulating and supervising all activities pertaining to culture and harvest of fish at the Cheraw Fish Hatchery.
• Implementing duties to ensure production meets annual goals set by the Hatchery Coordinator.
• Coordinating manpower and equipment for pond stocking, management, and transport of hatchery products to public waters.
• Supervising maintenance of grounds, ponds, offices, work buildings, and residence infrastructure.
• Being on-call 24 hours a day.
• Managing department records, fish production and feed usage reports, annual reports and related procurement records.
• Supervising hatchery employees at Cheraw Hatchery daily.
• Assisting with maintenance, outreach activities, events, stocking and coordination with partners per Hatchery Coordinator requests.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data collection & management

Outdoor work

Leadership

Attention to safety

Education

Master’s degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area

Tools

GIS online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This employee will serve as manager of the Cheraw Fish Hatchery.

Job Duties Include

• Regulating and supervising all activities which pertain to the culture and harvest of fish at the Cheraw Fish Hatchery.
• Implementing and carrying out all duties necessary to ensure that fish production meets the annual production goals assigned by the Hatchery Coordinator.
• Coordinating manpower and equipment needs to ensure successful pond stocking, management, harvest, transportation and stocking of hatchery products to the state's public waters.
• Supervising and/or conducting maintenance of grounds, ponds, office, work buildings, and personal residence and all other associated structures to ensure maximum service.
• Being on-call 24 hours/day.
• Administration of department records, fish production reports, feed usage reports, annual report, requisitions, field purchase request (FPR's), procurement cards, staff sick/annual leave reports, and development of hatchery information for public use.
• Supervising hatchery employees at the Cheraw Fish Hatchery on a daily basis.
• At the Hatchery Coordinator's request, provide assistance with maintenance and construction activities on State Lakes maintenance projects, other State hatcheries, regional and research projects, and coordinating outreach activities including organizing fisheries-related events, stocking and hauling for DNR partners, and meeting with groups to promote SCDNR and the fish hatchery program.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A master's degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management and two (2) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and four (4) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of warmwater fish culture techniques and nutrition; genetics and methodology of fish brood-stock enhancement; identification and treatment of common warmwater fish diseases and parasites; maintenance of grounds, buildings, equipment, ponds, and dams; theory and principles of fisheries biology; and supervisory methods and techniques. Previous black bass (Micropterus spp.) culture experience preferred. Familiarity with personal computers and mobile devices; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and GIS online. Must be able to collect, enter, and manage data reliably, track and manage budgets, and formulate work-plans to achieve project goals. Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and lift 50 Ibs without assistance. Must be willing to live on-site in SCDNR-provided residence.

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.