Wildlife Biologist II

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to oversee Bear Island wetlands management, supervise public hunt programs, and monitor invasive species. The successful candidate will coordinate budgets, maintain work plans, and ensure data collection and reporting are aligned with management goals.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field (or a bachelor's with two years of relevant experience).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related field with 2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to manage freshwater and brackish habitats for waterfowl.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct wetland habitat management on Bear Island.
• Monitor and control invasive plant species as discovered.
• Maintain work plans and objectives for waterfowl area infrastructure.
• Maintain necessary paperwork, perform purchasing duties, compile reports, track budgets and update management plan.
• Supervise and conduct public hunt programs and other public use programs.
• Supervise and conduct maintenance of non-wetland related infrastructure and upland habitat.
• Band waterfowl both on site and off property.
• Collect survey data as required.

Skills

Wildlife biology

Environmental monitoring

Public hunting oversight

Team supervision

Budget and reporting

Data collection

Education

Master's degree in biology or chemistry or related field

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

Job description

This employee will serve as a wildlife biologist for Bear Island located in Unit 4C.

Job Duties Include:

• Supervising and conducting the management of wetland habitat on Bear Island.


• Monitoring and controlling invasive plant species as they are discovered.


• Maintaining updated work plans and objectives in order to conduct necessary maintenance and repairs on the waterfowl area infrastructure.


• Maintaining necessary paperwork, performing purchasing duties, compiling reports, keeping up to date reports, tracking and adhering to budgets and updating management plan as needed.


• Supervising and conducting public hunt programs and other public use programs on Bear Island.


• Supervising and conducting maintenance of non-wetland related infrastructure and upland habitat on Bear Island.


• Banding waterfowl both on site and off property.


• Collecting other survey data as required.

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 manage both freshwater and brackish water habitats for waterfowl usage. Ability to conduct public hunts for the general public. Familiarity with dike maintenance, bulkhead installation and trunk construction and installation. Experience in conducting rice trunk style management is preferred. Ability to identify wetland plants beneficial to waterfowl. Ability to supervise staff, manage budgets, collect data, and compile monthly reports. Ability to work with the general public, work early mornings and late evenings, on some weekends, and in inclement buggy conditions.