Temp Duck Hunting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37,200.00 - $59,500.00 Annually
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189126
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: LE90
Position Number:: 60015107
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: 06/03/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
This employee will serve as a field technician for Region 3 Unit B (Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell Counties).
Job Duties Include:

• Managing and conducting all public visitation and use on Crackerneck WMA, including hunting, fishing, and other non-consumptive activities.
• Performing wildlife management practices and property maintenance on Crackerneck WMA and other wildlife management areas nearby.
  • Activities include: maintaining fifty (50) miles of roads, thirty (30) miles of firebreaks, facilities, gates, and ponds at Crackerneck WMA.
  • Wildlife management practices and habitat improvement activities including land management, planting and maintaining dove fields at Crackerneck and Hallman, planting wildlife openings, herbicide treatments and prescribed burning.
• Assisting with posting and maintaining WMA boundaries in area of responsibility regularly.
• Maintaining appropriate directional signage for dove fields and WMAs.
• Updating informational kiosks regularly.
• Maintaining and repairing equipment, agricultural equipment, and tractors.
• Maintaining and repairing facilities.
• Maintaining records on facilities and other reports as required.
• Assisting in the collection of field data and conducting wildlife surveys in a professional manner.
  • This includes: quail call routes, dove/duck trapping and banding, deer spotlight surveys, dove wing collection and aging, collection of deer 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.

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.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid SC Pesticide Applicator's License, Commercial Drivers License and Certified Prescribed Fire Managers Certification with the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Knowledge and experience in wildlife and habitat management including forestry and agriculture. Proficient in operating tractors and agricultural implements; experienced in planting and managing agricultural crops. Ability to work independently, collect and accurately record data, lift heavy objects, and make decisions in the absence of supervisory staff. Skilled in operating and performing minor maintenance on equipment, including chainsaws, weed eaters, mowers, boats, ATVs, UTVs, and various hand tools. Willing to work weekends, early mornings, late evenings, and in adverse weather conditions while also maintaining positive communication with the public and coworkers.
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.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

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• No

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Do you have AT LEAST 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?

• Yes
• No

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