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Natural Resource Technician III
$38k-49k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
1 Week Ago
State of South Carolina is Hiring a Natural Resource Technician III Near Columbia, SC
Job ResponsibilitiesThis employee will assist supervisory biologists and other program staff with the collection, propagation, culture, and stocking of freshwater mollusks across the state.Job Duties Include
Preferred QualificationsAbility to identify freshwater mussel species in SC. Knowledge of CPUE and quantitative survey methods. Willingness to attend bi-annual freshwater mollusk conferences and present relevant data. Ability to multi-task and have excellent time management skills. Ability to lift and carry heavy gear in extreme conditions; ability to swim and kayak. Ability to work variable hours, a minimum of one (1) weekend per month, and potentially holidays. Ability to assist with the propagation and culture of freshwater mussels. Knowledge of water chemistry parameters and their associated tests which are relevant to mussel culture.
- Assisting in the completion of freshwater mussel, freshwater snail, and potentially freshwater invertebrate field surveys.
- Maintaining and cleaning the field gear associated with field sites.
- Ensuring the submission of collected field data into the appropriate data file and natural heritage database.
- Assisting in the collection and management of data surrounding the propagation, culture and stocking of mollusk species.
- Assisting in the day-to-day operations of culture related tasks and communicating with supervisor any noticed concerns.
- Maintaining the sterilization and construction of culture devices and sediments.
- Assisting in the collection of water chemistry parameters.
- Attending job-related trainings, workshops, and/or meetings, gathering knowledge that may be useful on hatchery or in the field.
- Attending outreach opportunities to represent the freshwater mussel program.
- Assisting in the collection, storage, and maintenance of freshwater mollusk shells and voucher specimens.
Preferred QualificationsAbility to identify freshwater mussel species in SC. Knowledge of CPUE and quantitative survey methods. Willingness to attend bi-annual freshwater mollusk conferences and present relevant data. Ability to multi-task and have excellent time management skills. Ability to lift and carry heavy gear in extreme conditions; ability to swim and kayak. Ability to work variable hours, a minimum of one (1) weekend per month, and potentially holidays. Ability to assist with the propagation and culture of freshwater mussels. Knowledge of water chemistry parameters and their associated tests which are relevant to mussel culture.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$38k-49k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/19/2024
WEBSITE
sc.gov
HEADQUARTERS
WALTERBORO, SC
SIZE
>50,000
TYPE
Private
CEO
MARY MUNGIN
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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