Fisheries Technician III

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Hatchery Operations role to oversee the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barnwell Hatchery activities. The position involves managing fish propagation, distribution to public waters, and collaborating on production objectives.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, equipment, and grounds, supporting hatchery administration, and assisting with budgeting and purchasing while adhering to safety and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in the technical sciences is required, or a high school diploma with three years of wildlife or fisheries experience.
• SC Pesticide Applicators License (Aquatics Category) or ability to acquire within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• This employee will oversee the culture and propagation of fish species, management plans, and actively participate in the operation of the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barnwell State Fish Hatchery.
• Successfully managing the distribution of fish species to public waters throughout the state, ensuring proper implementation of fisheries development and management plans.
• Contributing to the efficient operation of the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barwell State Fish Hatchery, including overseeing pond grow-out activities in a large production hatchery.
• Maintaining the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barnwell State Fish Hatchery facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensuring a well-maintained environment that supports optimal fish culture, production and outreach efforts.
• Collaborating with the Hatchery Coordinator to meet annual freshwater fish production objectives.
• Contributing to the achievement of set targets for species distribution, while adhering to established guidelines and procedures to ensure successful propagation and stocking of fish species.
• Providing administrative support for hatchery operations.
• Contributing to the financial aspects of hatchery operations by assisting with budgeting and purchasing.

Education

Associate degree in the technical sciences

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This employee will oversee the culture and propagation of fish species, management plans, and actively participate in the operation of the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barnwell State Fish Hatchery.

• Successfully managing the distribution of fish species to public waters throughout the state, ensuring proper implementation of fisheries development and management plans.
• Contributing to the efficient operation of the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barwell State Fish Hatchery, including overseeing pond grow-out activities in a large production hatchery.
• Maintaining the Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center and Barnwell State Fish Hatchery facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensuring a well-maintained environment that supports optimal fish culture, production and outreach efforts.
• Collaborating with the Hatchery Coordinator to meet annual freshwater fish production objectives.
• Contributing to the achievement of set targets for species distribution, while adhering to established guidelines and procedures to ensure successful propagation and stocking of fish species.
• Providing administrative support for hatchery operations.
• Contributing to the financial aspects of hatchery operations by assisting with budgeting and purchasing.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

An associate degree in the technical sciences and one (1) year of experience in wildlife or fisheries work; or a high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in wildlife or fisheries work.

SC Pesticide Applicators License (Aquatics Category) or ability to acquire within one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of basic fish culture, hatchery operations, water quality monitoring, or general maintenance practices is preferred. Ability to work outdoors daily in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, and cold. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, follow oral and written instructions, perform detailed work accurately, and work independently with limited supervision. Ability to safely use hand tools, equipment, vehicles and utility vehicles preferred. Dependable, willing to learn and able to work cooperatively with hatchery staff.