Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Orangeburg County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 171805
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
Opening Date: 12/11/2024
Closing Date: 1/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE60
Position Number:: 61155519
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: 12/11/2024
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 Individual will work independently with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partner organizations. Individual will meet with landowners and land managers, create wildlife management plans, inform the public of federal, state, and NGO programs available to them, assist NRCS in planning, contracting, and certification of NRCS cost share programs. Individual will also participate in outreach/educational events across the state and present management, biological or program information pertaining to wildlife as requested in their assigned counties. Individual will assist with wildlife and habitat surveys in designated counties. Other duties include operation of tractors, heavy equipment, hand tools, chemical application, and prescribed burning. Work may include unusual hours, possible weekends, and will involve occasional overnight travel.
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 A fundamental understanding of early succession vegetation management techniques associated with agriculture and forest management desired. Applicant should be able to communicate well orally and literately. Ability to develop management plans, knowledge of Farm Bill programs and GIS skills are preferred.
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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