INTERNAL POSTING - Wildlife Biologist III

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a program director to lead the SCORE Oyster Recycling and Enhancement program, coordinating community-based and large-scale habitat restoration across the state.

The role requires overseeing staff, managing contracts and grants, and coordinating with agencies, partners, and the public to advance restoration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or relevant five? years experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the SCORE program and coordinate community-based and large-scale habitat restoration projects.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate SCORE and grant-funded staff and coordinate field and volunteer activities.
• Plan and oversee contractual oyster restoration projects, including site selection, shell procurement, bidding, contractor coordination, and post-project monitoring.
• Manage oyster reef, salt-marsh, living shoreline, and other grant- or mitigation-funded restoration projects.
• Track project budgets, schedules, data, grant requirements, results, and required reports; oversee permit applications and compliance reports.
• Develop grant proposals and coordinate with agencies, contractors, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of vessels, vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, and other program equipment.

Education

Master's degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management

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

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The employee will direct the South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) Program and coordinate community-based and large-scale habitat restoration projects throughout South Carolina.

Job Duties Include

• Supervise, train, and evaluate SCORE and grant-funded staff and coordinate field and volunteer activities
• Plan and oversee contractual oyster restoration projects, including site selection, shell procurement, bidding, contractor coordination, and post-project monitoring
• Manage oyster reef, salt-marsh, living shoreline, and other grant- or mitigation-funded restoration projects
• Track project budgets, schedules, data, grant requirements, results, and required reportsOversee Army Corp of Engineers permit applications and compliance reports
• Develop grant proposals and coordinate with agencies, contractors, partners, stakeholders, and the public
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of vessels, vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, and other program equipment

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

Ability to lift heavy objects and work under adverse conditions including high heat and humidity. Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends and long work days as required by field schedule.

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.