Natural Resource Technician II

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for assisting project staff in the operations and pond grow out of numerous species of fish at Bayless Hatchery and Dennis Wildlife Center (DWC).

• Assisting with fish culture activities at Bayless Hatchery and DWC.
  • All culture aspects pertaining to broodstock collection, spawning, pond stocking, fertilization, feeding, water quality monitoring, harvesting, and distribution.
  • Species to include striped bass, bluegill, redbreast, robust redhorse, channel catfish, tilapia, and American shad.
• Notifying supervisor and taking corrective measures in the event of power outage, dissolved oxygen problems or disease issues.
• Ensuring that Bayless Hatchery and DWC grounds, culture rearing systems, ponds, tanks and raceways, and buildings are neatly maintained and functioning correctly.
• Assisting with pond filling, draining, fertilization and aquatic weed treatments in rearing ponds for phase I striped bass production or phase II grow-out production.
• Assisting with all aspects of water quality parameters.
• Ensuring fish in rearing ponds are fed properly and assisting with the feeding and upkeep of the fish house.
• Assisting other state and federal hatcheries with the harvest and distribution of fish.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of related experience in wildlife, fisheries or agricultural work; or an associate degree in the technical sciences.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of common fishery practices and procedures;
  • Some knowledge in operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, boats, lawn mowers, tractors, small equipment, etc.;
  • Knowledge of basic water chemistry associated with a fish hatchery.
• Basic proficiency in common trade skills.
• Experience with trailering, coupling, towing, backing, and general trailer operation.
• Ability to swim, work in the field in adverse weather, repeatedly lift heavy objects, and work comfortably in and around water.
• Ability to participate infrequent overnight travel.

Benefits

• 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:
  • Tuition assistance;
  • Holiday, annual and sick leave;
  • 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.
• Contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Required Questions

• 01 Are you currently employed with SCDNR? YesNo
• 02 Do you have AT LEAST a high school diploma AND two (2) years of related experience in wildlife, fisheries or agricultural work OR an associate degree in the technical sciences? YesNo