Job Description

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 180510
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Marine Resources Division
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 9/29/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE50
Position Number:: [click to reveal phone number]1111111111
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $46,753.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $53,100.00
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
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 implement a suite of long-term, fisheries independent, monitoring programs focused on species of recreational importance, commercial value, and/or conservation priority status (including blue crab and horseshoe crab). The successful applicant will conduct field work from small and large research vessels for multiple concurrent field-based projects necessary for monitoring the population status of key crustacean species. The employee will be expected to have a general understanding of the ecology and life history of crustaceans such as blue crab and horseshoe crab. The employee will also be expected to conduct fieldwork in freshwater and marine habitats under challenging conditions and have experience operating small research vessels (<20') in support of research and monitoring projects. The employee will be encouraged to participate in the dissemination of monitoring and research findings.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area.

Preferred Qualifications

A broad knowledge of the ecology, life history, and fisheries practices concerning recreationally- and commercially-important crustaceans, and those of conservation priority in SC. Strong communication and organizational skills. An ability to effectively trailer and operate small research vessels in support of field sampling, and familiarity with standard crustacean sampling techniques.
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.
01

Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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