Natural Resource Technician III

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for assisting the hatchery manager with all pond harvest activities at Bayless Hatchery and Dennis Wildlife Center (DWC). Job Duties Include:

• Assisting with fish culture activities at Bayless Hatchery and DWC. This includes 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 a power outage, dissolved oxygen problems, or disease issues.
• Supervising daily striped bass hatchery operations, including broodstock management, larval culture, Artemia production, and seasonal staff.
• Ensuring broodfish genetic records are maintained, preserving and coordinating fish tissue DNA samples for analysis, collecting and recording production data during spawning, fertilization, fry distribution, and pond harvests, ensuring accurate hatchery production and genetic management.
• Ensuring Bayless Hatchery and DWC grounds, culture rearing systems, ponds, tanks and raceways 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.
• Coinciding with hatchery manager to fulfill duties when staff are absent.
• Managing seasonal staff at DWC.
• Assisting other state and federal hatcheries with harvest and distribution of fish.

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: Knowledge of common fishery practices and procedures; Skilled in operation of heavy equipment, boats, lawn mowers, tractors, etc.; Skilled in data collection and processing; Understanding of best laboratory practices for DNR collection, preservation and sample management; Proficiency in data storage and management; Skilled in the collection and analysis of water chemistry samples in aquaculture environments. Ability to swim, work in the field in adverse weather, repeatedly lift heavy objects, and work comfortably in and around water. Ability to participate in infrequent overnight travel.

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.

Application Instructions

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 Required Question