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 To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp