Wildlife Biologist II

State of South Carolina • Full-time • Lexington, South Carolina, United States • 1w ago

Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 172810
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
Opening Date: 01/21/2025
Closing Date: 2/11/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE60
Position Number:: 61156018
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: 01/21/2025
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 South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is looking to hire a 2-year temporary grant Wildlife Biologist to co-lead landscape-level bat conservation planning efforts on SCDNR owned lands. The Biologist will coordinate with our Office of Environmental Programs , Heritage Trust, GIS and forestry staff, contractors, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to focus conservation planning efforts on five highest conservation concern (HCC) bat species in SC: the Northern long-eared (Myotis septentrionalis), gray (Myotis grisescens), tricolored (Perimyotis subflavus), little brown (Myotis lucifugus), and hoary (Lasiurus cinereus) bats.

The Biologist will utilize ArcGIS Pro to collect environmental setting information for South Carolina and SCDNR properties and assist with land cover analysis. The Biologist will define and classify SCDNR management activities and seasonality as it relates to HCC bats and be dedicated to bat data management and QA/QC. The Biologist will detail biological and life history information on HCC bats and update the South Carolina Bat Conservation Plan. The Biologist will assist with HCC species distribution modeling efforts and conduct bat acoustic surveys to ground truth and improve species distribution modeling in target areas with insufficient data.
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 with ArcGIS Pro and writing detailed and comprehensive reports for wildlife conservation and management. Able to use geospatial concepts to create, manage, analyze, map and share spatial data. Skilled at leading and implementing projects independently, and familiar with South Carolina's native bats, their biology, habitats, survey methods, and conservation concerns. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with peers and landowners on technical and non-technical subjects and assist in development and management of grants, budgets, and monthly and annual reports. Willing to work non-standard hours for bat surveys with overnight travel, sometimes under challenging field conditions.
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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