Deadline: Fri, 07/12/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: South Carolina Location Detail: Charleston, SC Job Description: Employee reviews permits, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements and the associated mitigation plans for impacts to waters of the United States and/or other natural resources for submission to the appropriate regulatory agency in a timely manner, meeting deadlines. The employee participates in the Interagency Review Team for the development of mitigation banks under the Clean Water Act Compensatory Mitigation Program. This employee should have a thorough understanding of: Ecological principles and fish/wildlife biology as applied to impact assessments and protected species' habitat requirements Potential ecological responses to habitat as a result of physical alterations of the landscape; Human natural resource recreation needs Regulatory processes and environmental laws and regulations in South Carolina involving the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Mitigation Rule and the Charleston District Guidelines for Compensatory Mitigation, SC Mining Act, SC Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act; State Navigable Waters Hydrology, wetlands and fluvial processes Current field sampling techniques, data analysis and environmental study design In addition the employee must have the ability to use: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) LIDAR and ArcGIS Effective oral and written communication skills in order to present technical information to peers and supervisors and regulators; The employee should be efficient and well-organized. Qualifications: A master's degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management and two (2) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs; OR a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and four (4) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs. Experience in environmental evaluation programs. This employee should have a thorough understanding of: Ecological principles and fish/wildlife biology as applied to impact assessments and protected species' habitat requirements; 2) potential ecological responses to habitat as a result of physical alterations of the landscape; 3) human natural resource recreation needs; 4) regulatory processes and environmental laws and regulations in South Carolina involving the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Mitigation Rule and the Charleston District Guidelines for Compensatory Mitigation, SC Mining Act, SC Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act; State Navigable Waters; 5) hydrology, wetlands and fluvial processes; 6) current field sampling techniques, data analysis and environmental study design; In addition the employee must have the ability to use: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); LIDAR and ArcGIS; Effective oral and written communication skills in order to present technical information to peers and supervisors and regulators; The employee should be efficient and well-organized. Salary: Hiring Range - $56,451.00 - $64,885.00 Benefits: Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4561689/wildlife-biologist-iii
