Natural Resource Technician III

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for performing advanced technical duties in support of Region III Fisheries Program.

• Collecting field data and samples by a variety of methods in accordance with pre-defined guidelines.
• Maintaining Project equipment, workspace, buildings and grounds.
• Processing biotic and abiotic samples in the laboratory using standard methods.
• Performing routine fisheries habitat enhancements.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of field sampling methods including telemetry, electrofishing, gill netting, trap netting and seining.
• Ability to age fish using scales and otoliths.
• Ability to field identify common fish species and to use a dichotomous key to identify all SC fish species.
• Working familiarity with computer data entry and word processing.
• Ability to independently operate and trailer a powered watercraft and perform routine maintenance on outboard motors, boats and trailers.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, and in all aquatic and wetland habitats found in SC.
• Night sampling and occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to swim and lift heavy objects.

Benefits

For State Employees
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
  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.

01 Are you currently employed with SCDNR? Yes No 02 Do you have AT LEAST 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? Yes No