Wildlife Biologist I

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers following protocols established by the NOAA Fisheries Marine Recreational Informational Program.
• Travel to assigned sites (beaches, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats) to interview anglers about their fishing experiences.
• Weigh, measure, and identify fish caught by anglers.
• Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests.
• Follow documented survey procedures.
• Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection.
• Identify fish to species level.
• Complete surveys using a handheld tablet application.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management, or a related technical area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of marine fisheries, waterways, and public boat landings throughout coastal South Carolina.
• Experience conducting surveys, working with handheld tablets, and using online assignment tracking applications.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and professionally interact with the public, recreational/commercial fishermen, wholesale dealers, and retailers.
• Ability to identify common saltwater fish to species level and take length and weight measurements.
• Knowledge of SC marine fisheries laws and commercial/recreational fishing trends.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Work location will be primarily in Georgetown and Horry County.