Natural Resource Technician III

Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for performing a variety of duties to implement fisheries management in Region 4.

• Collecting a wide range of biological data involving a variety of procedures and sampling devices including nets, traps, seines, and electrofishing gear.
• Processing fish aging structures and aging, and maintaining neat and orderly records of all data collected.
• Regularly maintaining and repairing all project watercraft and equipment, including keeping a maintenance log, negotiating price with service personnel, and keeping a stock of maintenance supplies.
• Informing groups or individuals on the activities, objectives and policies of the department and representing the agency in a professional manner.
• Constructing, maintaining, and monitoring fish at tractors in Santee Cooper lakes.
• Scheduling field activities, supervising volunteers working on the project, and assisting visiting scientists with fisheries related field work in Region 4.
• Attending technical fisheries meetings or workshops as requested.

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.

Ability to operate and trailer boats. Experience with routine maintenance of 4‑stroke outboards and boat trailers. Knowledge of Region 4 fisheries resources and relevant fish species identification. Experience with both passive and active fisheries sampling gear types. Ability to perform physical tasks of moderate difficulty in varying climatic conditions and during irregular hours. Ability to keep accurate records including maintenance logs and scientific data collections.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and participate at outreach events. Willingness and ability to work outside of regular work hours as needed. Ability to lift heavy objects.

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. Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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.

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.

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.