Wildlife Biologist II

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a wildlife management supervisor to oversee day-to-day tasks, staff training, and administrative duties in Unit 4-D. You will supervise technicians and coordinate planned hunts on WMAs, collecting field data and supporting related research.

Collaborating with the Unit Biologist, you’ll ensure activities are carried out across WMAs and Heritage Preserves, provide technical assistance, and contribute to the Nuisance Alligator Program with wildlife biology expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area, or Bachelor's in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related area with 2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain required certifications/licenses listed (prescribed fire, CDL, pesticide applicators) and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technician staff to implement plans and policies of scheduled public hunts and data collection.
• Coordinate, plan, and conduct scheduled public hunts.
• Collect biological field data for wildlife harvested on WMAs within Unit.
• Coordinate with Unit Biologist to ensure management activities on WMA lands and Heritage Preserves within the Unit.
• Assist with planning and conducting research activities and data collection to support statewide services.
• Monitor use and assist with maintenance objectives of facilities on WMAs.
• Provide technical assistance and education within the Unit.
• Provide biological expertise and services pertaining to the Nuisance Alligator Program.

Skills

Staff supervision

Coordination

Field data collection

Technical assistance

Public education

Education

Master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area with 2 years experience

Tools

Prescribed Fire Manager certification

CDL license

Pesticide applicators license

Driver's license

Job description

This employee is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day task, training and follow-up of staff in completion of management activities and administrative duties in Unit 4-D. Conducts and supervises wildlife and timber management activities on WMA lands within Unit 4-D.

Job Duties Include:

• Supervises technician staff to implement plans and policies of scheduled public hunts and collection of date.
• Coordinates, plans, and conducts scheduled public hunts.
• Collecting biological field data for wildlife harvested on WMAs within Unit.
• Coordinates with Unit Biologist to ensure overall management activities are carried out on WMA lands and Heritage Preserves within the Unit.
• Assisting with planning and conducting research activities and data collection to support statewide services.
• Monitoring use and assisting with maintenance objectives of facilities on WMAs.
• Providing technical assistance and education within the Unit.
• Provide biological expertise and services pertaining to the Nuisance Alligator Program.

A master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area field; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and two (2) years of experience relevant to the job.

Ability to obtain: Prescribed Fire Manager certification, CDL license, and pesticide applicators license and maintain valid driver's license.Knowledge and experience in wildlife habitat management, forestry and agriculture management and a working knowledge of wildlife biology. Ability to operate farm machinery, heavy equipment and basic hand tools, boat and motor, ATV and vehicle. Ability to communicate with the general public and staff in a positive manner.