Natural Resources Job Board

 Job Duties Include: 

o    Coordinate with Wildlife Section staff related to various survey and monitoring programs, Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), Antler Records Program, and disease surveillance.  

o    Assist with administration of tagging programs for big game including coordinating with fulfillment vendor, IT, graphic artists, and Licensing Section to achieve consistent annual timing of procurement of supplies, execution of applications and renewals leading to the fulfillment of tags.  

o    Assist with planning, coordinating, and conducting big game research with universities and other entities, as well as, coordinating the Public Lands Wild Turkey Habitat Enhancement Program.  

o    Provide assistance related to big game harvest reporting (SC Game Check) including coordinating with customer service vendor and IT.  Conduct annual post season online hunter surveys to assess harvest reporting compliance, hunter effort, and other aspects of big game hunting. 

o    Provide support in developing draft regulations/legislation and assisting Law Enforcement and Legal Section with cases involving big game. 

o    Represent agency on regional and national committees related to big game. 

o    Respond to surveys and information requests from other states, the media, and other entities as well as responding to requests from SCDNR staff and the public on biology, management, hunting regulations, etc. related to big game. 

o    Create or collaborate on educational/outreach digital and print media to educate hunters and the public about big game laws, regulations, biology and management.

o    Maintaining all issued vehicles and equipment.

A master's degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management and two (2) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs; or a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and four (4) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs.

Additional consideration may be given to factors such as education and big game management/research experience beyond the minimum.  Knowledge of the principles and techniques of wildlife management, research, and survey with an emphasis on biology, ecology, and management of deer, wild turkey, and black bear.  Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including MS Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Experience with statistical analysis software.  Familiarity with wildlife survey, capture/trapping, GPS/telemetry.  Ability to work efficiently and effectively with others as well as independently and be able to prioritize a heavy and varied workload.  Effective organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a strong public speaking ability.  TWS Certified Wildlife Biologist or meets minimum qualifications to become certified.  Ability to participate in overnight travel.