Fisheries Technician II Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Fisheries Technician II

Salary
$37,200.00

• $59,500.00 Annually
  Location Lexington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  177185
  Agency
  Department of Natural Resources
  Division
  Land and Water Conservation District
  Opening Date
  06/16/2025
  Closing Date
  6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:

LE90

Position Number:

61128192

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Grade
  GEN06
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $39,892.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$48,300.00
Opening Date
06/16/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities
This employee will be tasked with assisting in the operation and maintenance of all SCDNR Freshwater Fish Hatcheries and State Lakes to ensure annual freshwater fish production goals are met and facilities are maintained appropriately.

Job Duties Include:

Assisting with fish culture and harvest at all SCDNR Freshwater Fish Hatcheries. Carrying out all duties necessary to ensure fish production meets annual production goals as assigned by the Hatchery Coordinator. Working at locations as assigned by the Hatchery Coordinator and Assistant Hatchery Coordinator.
Ensuring hatchery grounds, ponds, office, work buildings, residences, and all associated structures are maintained to ensure maximum service, efficiency and aesthetic.
Conducting and/or assisting with the maintenance of all State Lakes as assigned.
Ensuring State Lakes grounds, ponds, dams, boat landings, fishing piers, and associated structures are maintained in a manner that ensures maximum service, efficiency and aesthetic value. Ensuring that all issued equipment is maintained in a state of operational readiness.
Assisting the hatchery and state lakes staff with administrative tasks.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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.
Standard (Core) and Aquatic (Category 5) SC Pesticide Applicator’s License within six (6) months of hire date. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in aquaculture, fisheries, or agriculture. Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades. Ability to work in the field in adverse weather; safely operate small boats, landscaping equipment, and power tools; collect, enter, and manage data reliably; operate aquaculture equipment; work with and communicate with the public, co-workers, and supervisors; perform heavy physical labor; and work comfortably in and around water. Ability to participate in overnight travel.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Natural Resources
Address
260 D Epting Lane
West Columbia, South Carolina, 29172
Phone
803-734-4400
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