At the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, our employees serve as stewards of the state’s natural resources. From law enforcement officers and conservation scientists to engineers, educators, creative professionals and administrative experts, every team member plays a vital role in conserving South Carolina’s natural resources and supporting our tradition of outdoor recreation.
Become part of our team of over 1,000 dedicated employees across five divisions , four regional offices, with one goal of conserving South Carolina’s natural resources.
Why Work With Us
In addition to the traditional benefits of working for the State of South Carolina, a career with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources offers something even more meaningful, the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Every role at SCDNR contributes to a mission that truly matters: protecting, managing and sharing the state’s natural resources for generations to come.
Perhaps there’s no better way to describe this sense of purpose than through the words of longtime SCDNR employee Greg Mixon, who retired after 42 years of service:
"The work we do at DNR matters — protecting natural resources matters, managing natural resources matters, educating people about natural resources matters. I believe that the work we do is more critical now than it ever has been. To me, to be stewards of our land and water and our flora and fauna; to respect nature and restore it where it has been abused and neglected; and to educate people (especially our youth) about the importance of these things."
— Greg Mixon, Retired SCDNR Employee
Join Team SCDNR in this mission. Help us protect what makes South Carolina special, its land, water, and wildlife, and inspire others to do the same.
