Wildlife Biologist II

Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189163
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Marine Resources Division
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE60
Position Number:: 111111111
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
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 Wildlife Biologist II will participate in all aspects of the SEAMAP Costal Trawl Survey in the field, which may include over 40 days at sea per year on research vessels up to 110 feet in length.

Duties include:

-pre and post-cruise activities, assist with gear development and retrieval, processing the catch, and data management.

- Serve in a leadership role on board the vessel.
- Assist with all pre-cruise preparations including: selection of supplies and equipment, maintenance of onboard computers, CTD, electronic fish measuring boards, and electronic balances, including back-ups and software.
- Participate in quality control, security, and entry of data related to life history. Assist with the preparation of reports, proposals, outreach, or publications related to life history.

- Lead the processing and interpretation of life history samples archived from the field for laboratory evaluation. Lead life history data analyses for project dissemination.

- Supervise staff on the project.

- Maintain issued equipment in operational readiness, complete and submit annual inventories, and relevant transfer forms.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree in biology, chemistry or related technical area field; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and two (2) years of experience relevant to the job.

Preferred Qualifications
- ocean going expertise, preferably with scientific sampling (fishing) gear

- knowledge of general laboratory safety practices

- knowledge of southeastern coastal fishing species

- Expertise with removing otoliths and reproductive tissue from fish

- expertise with processing and interpretation of otoliths and reproductive tissues, including histology.

- Analytical and writing skills necessary to complete basic analyses and reports.

- Sound working knowledge of MS Office suite, and preferably R-statistical software
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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