Natural Resource Technician II

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for implementing and conducting field level management activities on WMAs within York, Chester and Fairfield counties.

• Conducting and assisting with agricultural operations at Broad River Waterfowl area.
• Assisting in the management and conducting of lottery waterfowl hunts as needed.
• Coordinating and assisting with planting, maintaining, and manipulating of dove fields and wildlife openings on WMA lands.
• Coordinating with the US Forest Service for conducting agricultural operations including the planting, fertilization, mowing, and land management of public dove fields on US Forest Service land.
• Assisting US Forest Service personnel on Federal lands as needed.
• Posting WMA lands within assigned counties.
• Performing maintenance and upkeep on information kiosks as needed.
• Maintaining infrastructure as needed on WMAs.
• Conducting population surveys for various wildlife species (bats, doves, quail).
• Assisting in research efforts such as trapping and banding doves and waterfowl.
• Maintaining records concerning project activities and preparing and submitting accurate reports.
• Preparing/maintaining firebreaks along with planning and conducting prescribed burning throughout Unit 2B WMAs.

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in wildlife, fisheries or agricultural work or an associate degree in the technical sciences.

Ability to efficiently operate agricultural equipment, tractors, and heavy equipment. Ability to work alone in remote areas. Ability to collect data accurately. Ability to interact in a positive manner with the general public. Farming knowledge preferred. Ability to conduct prescribed burns, post boundaries, conduct public hunts, and follow instructions. Ability to work irregular hours such as early mornings and late evenings.

Ability to conduct physical labor and lift heavy objects. Knowledge of hand tools, chain saws, and weed eaters preferred.

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.

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.