This is an exciting opportunity to make a contribution to the conservation of seabirds and shorebirds in South Carolina as part of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SCDNR's mission is to serve as the principal advocate for and steward of South Carolina's natural resources. And SCDNR's vision is to be a trusted and respected leader in natural resources protection and management, by consistently making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit for the state's natural resources and its people.

This position is responsible for developing, directing and conducting management, survey and monitoring projects for seabirds and shorebirds statewide to determine species distributions, population statuses, management, and conservation needs. This position will also be responsible for providing technical assistance to the public about seabirds and shorebirds including protections, nuisance, and other issues. The position is part of the Bird Conservation statewide program and will work with resource managers on public lands and private landowners under the direction of the Bird Conservation Coordinator.

This position is best suited to a highly organized, independent worker, with good communication skills that has seabird and shorebird monitoring experience and the ability to conduct aerial surveys in a small airplane and captain a small boat in the marine environment.

This position will be located within a county along the South Carolina coast including: Georgetown, Charleston, Colleton or Beaufort County.

Primary Duties Include: