State of South Carolina · 22 hours ago
Natural Resource Technician II
Orangeburg County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe State of South Carolina is seeking a Natural Resource Technician II to serve as a field technician for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) within Unit 3C. The role involves managing wildlife habitats, conducting field data collection, and overseeing property maintenance while ensuring effective operations during hunting seasons.
Government
Responsibilities
Managing wildlife habitat on Santee Cooper WMA, and assisting on other WMAs within the unit as needed
Preparing and coordinating the maintenance of dove fields on Santee Cooper WMA and assisting on other fields within Unit 3C (Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter counties)
Assisting in the Management of Hickory Top WMA and Hickory Top Greentree
Managing hunt preparation and operations
Assisting with and conducting field data collection and wildlife surveys in a professional manner
This includes but is not limited to: furbearer routes, quail call routes, dove/duck trapping and banding, deer spotlight surveys, dove wing collection and aging, collection of deer, duck, and turkey data cards, biological collection of deer data including age, weight and other samples, wood duck box data collection and maintenance, and accurately answering hunter questions during public hunts
Maintaining agricultural equipment and tractors on a regular basis
Conducting preventative maintenance routinely
Overseeing property and facilities maintenance across the unit
Assisting with the administrative duties associated with the management and operation of the unit
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma and two (2) years of related experience in wildlife, fisheries or agricultural work; or an associate degree in the technical sciences
Preferred
Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)
Pesticide applicator's license
Certified prescribed manager certification
Ability to proficiently operate tractor and attached implements
Ability to work alone
Lift heavy objects
Accurately collect and record data
Communicate with the general public
Maintain a positive attitude with others
Ability to make decisions in the absence of supervisory staff
Make minor equipment repairs
Conduct regular preventative maintenance
Knowledge and experience in planting and manipulating agricultural crops
Ability to operate a chain saw, weed eater, mower, welder, and miscellaneous hand tools
Ability to operate boats, ATVs, and UTVs
Willingness to work in all conditions
Work some weekends along with early mornings and late evenings
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State of South Carolina
South Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state.
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