Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172502
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Marine Resources Division
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE60
Position Number:: 61065096
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,319.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $55,559.00
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
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 The employee will be responsible for working on a diversity of research projects related to shellfish ecology, oyster restoration, living shorelines, shellfish aquaculture, and oyster reef mapping as part of the Marine Resources Research Institute's (MRRI) Shellfish Research Section. The employee will be expected to lead field-based research sampling and monitoring efforts as well as assist with laboratory-based shellfish sample processing. The employee will be expected to lead projects focused on assessments of the current distribution and condition of natural intertidal oyster reefs, using a variety of approaches, including both on-the-ground collection methods as well as remote sensing approaches and geospatial techniques. The employee will be expected to work well as part of a team, be well organized across multiple concurrent research projects, and able to enter and manage complex datasets derived from research and monitoring projects.
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 Experience utilizing scientific methods and working in tidal creeks, estuaries, and open water nearshore environments. An ability to identify common estuarine and marine finfish and crustacean species. Familiarity with the collection, manipulation, and interpretation of spatial data using GIS tools and computer applications. A high level of proficiency across a range of standard Microsoft applications, as well as an intermediate level of proficiency in Esri GIS software, including ArcPro, ArcGIS online, and field maps are strongly preferred. Experience operating or using data from small unoccupied aerial vehicles (sUAS) strongly preferred. The ability to safely and effectively operate outboard vessels (<24ft) in nearshore waters is also strongly preferred. Ability to swim, lift heavy objects and be comfortable working outside on a year-round basis).
Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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?
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Do you have AT LEAST 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?
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