Deadline: Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia DNR - Wildlife Resources Division Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Armuchee, Georgia Job Description: Under limited supervision, manages the technical support of research, surveys, and public waters management projects aimed at protecting, assessing, and improving fisheries of rivers and lakes in Georgia. Responsible for regional technical support with fish kill investigations and education programs. Position will also serve as Region's angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Program (R3) representative. Other duties include vehicle, building, and grounds maintenance, supplies and materials stocks, custodial care, administrative support and other regional support functions as required. Performs some weekend and holiday duty and assists with Department’s emergency response efforts. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Management or a related field from an accredited college or university. OR Associate degree or equivalent coursework (90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours) in Fisheries Management or a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience required at the lower-level Fisheries Technician 2 (NRT061) or position equivalent. OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience required in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Fisheries Technician 2 (NRT061) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants with the following: • Completion of an Associate Degree or higher in Fisheries Management • At least one year of freshwater fisheries management work experience • Preference may be given to current DNR/WRD employees Miscellaneous: A .pdf version and a Word version of the DNR Application for Employment can be found by visiting the Careers page of the DNR website at https://gadnr.org/careers . Salary: $40,569.36 Benefits: Pension, 401K with matching, flexible benefits package. How to Apply: If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the e-mail address highlighted below or mail a completed DNR Application for Employment to the following address: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office of Human Resources ATTN: Recruitment and Selection 2067 US Hwy, 278, SE Social Circle, GA 30025 WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov
