South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Wildlife Biologist 
II to be based in Charleston, SC. 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.

Hiring salary range: $51,319 [Full-time position with health insurance and 
retirement benefits.]

Questions? Please contact Dr. Peter Kingsley-Smith @ 
kingsleysmi...@dnr.sc.gov<mailto:kingsleysmi...@dnr.sc.gov>

Apply: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4786714/wildlife-biologist-ii


Daniel A. Sasson
Assistant Marine Scientist
Crustacean Research and Monitoring Section
SCDNR Marine Resources Institute
217 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29422
Phone (office): 843-953-9794
Phone (cell): 843-973-2189

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