Wildlife Biologist II

Individual will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of all Santee Cooper FERC Sturgeon Project activities and personnel. Individual will lead, and supervise crews collecting data on shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon and follow all ESA permit conditions. Must have proven history training and supervising field crews of multiple staff members. Individual will oversee logistical arrangements and purchasing for the project and coordinate sampling efforts with other stakeholders. This will involve extensive time operating small boats (year-round and often in inclement weather) setting and drifting gill and trammel nets, handling endangered species, taking and analyzing water quality measurements. Individual will manage a large array of acoustic receivers and prior telemetry data management experience is required. Experience performing statistical analyses on long-term telemetry datasets and performing population abundance estimates is also necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint is required, knowledge of RStudio is strongly preferred. Other duties include, but are not limited to, report writing, managing and analyzing project data and databases, preparing and delivering presentations, administrative tasks, and other tasks essential to the project. Work may include unusual hours, occasional overnight trips, and possible weekends.

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. 

Knowledge of South Carolina's fish, wildlife and marine species, including their habits, habitats and natural requirements. Ability to direct fish, wildlife or marine resources management or research projects. Ability to direct subordinate personnel engaged in wildlife management or research projects. Ability to utilize computers and microscopes, collate biological and water quality data, and regularly lift heavy equipment and specimens. These abilities would normally be acquired through college education with a degree in marine biology or related field and/or work experience. Applicant must be able to swim, have a valid driver’s license, record data legibly, and demonstrate that they have small boat operation experience and trailering experience.