Wildlife Biologist II

Individual will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of all Diadromous ACFCMA Program activities, and personnel.  Individual will lead and supervise crews collecting data on American shad, blueback herring, American eel, shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon.  Individual will oversee logistical arrangements for the project and coordinate sampling efforts with other stakeholders and regional fish houses.  Individual will manage daily and monthly harvest reports from commercial fisheries and produce compliance reports.  This will involve extensive time operating small boats (all year round and often in inclement weather), building and fishing drift and set gill nets, communicating with commercial fishermen, taking and analyzing water quality data.  Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint is required.  Other duties include, but are not limited to, report writing, managing and analyzing project data and databases, preparing presentations, administrative duties, and other tasks essential to the project.  Work will 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.  Knowledge of South Carolina's commercial fisheries.  Proficiency in R Studio. Ability to direct complex fish, wildlife or marine resources management or research projects.  Ability to give presentations and communicate project results.  Ability to direct subordinate personnel engaged in wildlife management or research projects.  Ability to lift heavy equipment and animals.  These abilities would normally be acquired through college education with a degree in marine biology or related field and/or work experience.  Ability to swim, record data legibly, and demonstrate small boat experience.