Land Administration Manager jobs in Columbia, SC

Seeking a Wildlife Land Manager to oversee game land, manage wildlife, and forestry operations. 

Job Description:

• General knowledge of the lifecycles and movements of wildlife
• Maximize the ecological balance of wildlife in the most cost-effective manner
• Have a broad scope of knowledge which includes ecology, meteorology, hydrology, husbandry, and related fields like predictive modeling
• Keep track of projections based on changing ecological environments
• Track total cost of maintenance and variations to budget
• Oversee all aspects of wildlife cycles, including but not limited to mating, birthing, and aging
• Implement quality of life standards
• Implement and manage food and safety policies and practices with as little intervention as possible
• Knowledgeable of planting and managing food plots for specific wildlife and seasons
• Provide land management including planning, management, monitoring, and maintenance activities
• Oversee, implement, and coordinate land management activities (with particular emphasis on vegetation and grazing management) and infrastructure maintenance (e.g., repairing fences, posting signs, or irrigation systems)
• Identify, repair (if possible) and report any land management or maintenance needs on properties
• Must be able to operate a farm tractor and light construction equipment

Qualifications:

• Proven self-starter, able to work efficiently with minimal supervision to meet habitat management goals
• Experience in land management and resource conservation
• Role requires spending considerable time outdoors which will include inclement or hot weather conditions
• The work occurs primarily during the day, but there may be occasional work on weekends or evenings
• Some remote sites require overnight stays in local hotels
• Comfortable working with off-road vehicles, trailers, and land management tools and equipment
• Must adhere to standard field safety protocols
• The job requires you to have a valid driver's license and good driving record in order to drive a company vehicle
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.