Wildlife Biologist I

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a field interviewer to conduct face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers under NOAA protocols. You will travel to beaches, piers, docks, jetties, and access points to interview anglers about their fishing experiences and to weigh, measure, and identify fish caught.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related area, plus the ability to interact professionally with the public, fishermen, wholesalers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests
• Follow documented survey procedures
• Travel to assigned fishing access sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences
• Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection
• Identify fish to species level
• Complete survey on handheld tablet application

Skills

Interviewing

Survey procedures

Public interaction

Fish identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/wildlife management

Tools

Tablet apps

Handheld tablets

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The employee will conduct face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers following protocols established by the NOAA Fisheries Marine Recreational Informational Program. The selected applicant will travel to assigned sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, weigh, measure, and identify fish caught by anglers. Assigned sites can include beaches, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats.

Job Duties Include

• Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests
• Follow documented survey procedures
• Travel to assigned fishing access sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences
• Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection
• Identify fish to species level
• Complete survey on handheld tablet application

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of marine fisheries, waterways, and public boat landings throughout coastal South Carolina. Experience conducting surveys, working with handheld tablets, and online assignment tracking applications. Ability to work with limited supervision and professionally interact with the public, recreational/commercial fishermen, wholesale dealers, and retailers. Ability to identify to species level common saltwater fish and take length and weight measurements. Knowledge of SC marine fisheries laws and commercial/recreational fishing trends. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Work location will be primarily in Georgetown and Horry County.

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.

01

Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question