Wildlife Biologist I

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: Time Limited - Full-Time
Job Number: 189985
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Marine Resources Division
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE50
Position Number:: 111111111
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $46,753.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $53,100.00
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
The employee will conduct face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers following protocols established by the NOAA Fisheries Marine Recreational Informational Program. The selected applicant will travel to assigned sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, weigh, measure, and identify fish caught by anglers. Assigned sites can include beaches, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats.

Job Duties Include:

• Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests
• Follow documented survey procedures
• Travel to assigned fishing access sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences
• Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection
• Identify fish to species level
• Complete survey on handheld tablet application

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of marine fisheries, waterways, and public boat landings throughout coastal South Carolina. Experience conducting surveys, working with handheld tablets, and 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 to species level common saltwater fish 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 the Bluffton/Hilton Head region of Beaufort County.
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 related technical area?

• Yes
• No

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