Wildlife Biologist I

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 182453
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Marine Resources Division
Opening Date: 11/19/2025
Closing Date: 11/26/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE50
Position Number:: 61092742
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $46,753.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $53,100.00
Opening Date: 11/19/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

This employee will serve as a project biologist and will be responsible for the management of finfish related activities for the marine stock enhancement program including applied fisheries research activities. The employee will be expected to maintain recirculating aquaculture systems, assist with pond culture to produce fish for the stock enhancement program, maintain intensive zooplankton cultures, assist with replicated experiments to evaluate spawning capabilities, environmental tolerances, physiological capabilities, and nutrition experiments and keep detailed and accurate data logs. The employee should have experience in animal husbandry, recirculating system operation and maintenance, and general fish health and handling techniques.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or other related technical area.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with and/or knowledge of tissue collection for genetic analyses and histological preparation and processing of biological samples is preferred. Skills associated with plumbing using PVC are preferred. A bachelor's degree in a science concentration is preferred. Familiarity with towing trailers and handling small boats in water. In addition, applicants should be able to swim, lift heavy objects and have basic familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Knowledge of marine and/or freshwater fishes of the southeastern US and the capability to work independently.
Additional Comments

A current CV is requested to supplement the required state application.
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.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or other related technical area?

• Yes
• No

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