Salary: $32,686.00 - $60,471.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 169521
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Marine Resources Division
Opening Date: 10/02/2024
Closing Date: 10/15/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE50
Position Number:: 61058580
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $46,753.00
Opening Date: 10/02/2024
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 environmental monitoring of the states' coastal resources as part of the Marine Resources Research Institute's (MRRI) Ace Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP). The employee will be involved in field-based sampling and monitoring effort, laboratory-based sample processing, and data management. The employee will assist with projects focused on collection/processing of weather, water, sediment, and biological (marsh focus) data using a variety of approaches. The employee will be expected to work well as part of a team, be well organized across multiple concurrent research projects, and be able to enter and manage complex datasets derived from research and monitoring projects.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or a related technical area.
Preferred Qualifications Experience utilizing scientific methods and working in rivers, tidal creeks, and estuarine environments. Familiarity with the collection, manipulation, and interpretation of weather, water, sediment and biological data using a variety of computer applications. High level of proficiency across a range of standard Microsoft applications including Access. Ability to safely and effectively participate in field operations on an outboard vessel (<24ft) in nearshore waters. Ability to swim and lift heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work outside normal working hours and in harsh environments.
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 bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or a related technical area?
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