Natural Resource Technician II
State of South Carolina
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Natural Resources Technician III
State of South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$39,300 - $66,800
per year
Type
Closes
March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage fish hatchery operations at two wildlife centers in South Carolina, including tasks like breeding, feeding, and harvesting various fish species in ponds and tanks.
The role also covers maintaining equipment, grounds, and records while responding to issues like water quality problems.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in fisheries or aquaculture who enjoys outdoor work and can handle physical tasks in varying weather.
Key Requirements
- Associate degree in technical sciences plus one year of wildlife or fisheries experience, or high school diploma plus three years of relevant experience
- Obtain Category 5 Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License within one year of hire
- Experience in fish hatchery operations, especially with striped bass and warm water species
- Knowledge of aquaculture, fisheries, or agriculture
- Proficiency in skilled trades such as plumbing, carpentry, or electrical work
- Ability to operate boats, heavy equipment, landscaping tools, and power tools
- Physical ability to work in adverse weather, lift heavy objects, and operate in and around water
Full Job Description
This employee will be responsible for assisting the hatchery manager with all pond harvest activities at Bayless Hatchery and Dennis Wildlife Center.
Job Duties Include:
- Assisting with fish culture activities at Bayless Hatchery and Dennis Wildlife Center.
- Species to include: striped bass, bluegill, redbreast, robust redhorse, channel catfish, tilapia and American shad.
- Including culture aspects that pertain to broodstock collection, spawning, pond stocking, fertilization, feeding, water quality monitoring, harvesting and distribution.
- Notifying supervisor and taking corrective measures in the event of power outage, dissolved oxygen problems or disease issues.
- Assisting with pond filling, draining, fertilization and aquatic weed treatments in rearing ponds for Phase-I striped bass production.
- Coordinating with the hatchery manager to fulfill duties in the event of another staff members' absence.
- Ensuring that Bayless Hatchery and Dennis Wildlife Center grounds, culture-rearing systems, ponds, tanks and raceways, and buildings are neatly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Performing routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on all equipment that is assigned to the facility including vehicles, tractors, mowers, pumps, blowers and other equipment.
- Keeping records up to date and assuring all project equipment is serviced at appropriate intervals.
- Assisting with all data collection and entry at the Bayless Hatchery and at the Dennis Center during pond harvests.
- Maintaining accurate records and genetics for both brood and offspring.
Requirements
An associate degree in the technical sciences and one (1) year of experience in wildlife or fisheries work; or a high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in wildlife or fisheries work.Obtain Category 5 Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License withing one (1) year of hire.
Qualifications
Experience in fish hatchery operations, ideally with striped bass and other warm water fish species. Knowledge of aquaculture, fisheries, or agriculture. Proficiency in one (1) or more of the skilled trades (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, etc.). Ability to operate boats, heavy equipment, landscaping equipment, and power tools. Knowledge of data management applications. Ability to work in the field in adverse weather conditions, lift heavy objects and work in and around water. Ability to occasionally participate in overnight travel.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes