Deadline: Mon, 03/27/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Coastal Longline Survey Marine Fisheries Program Coastal Resources Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Brunswick Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES: The associate will be expected to participate in field activities associated with the Coastal Longline Survey within the Research and Surveys Program. Specific duties will include conducting monthly research surveys using longline gear targeting recreationally important marine organisms in coastal GA. The associate will be required to work in harsh environmental conditions for up to 15 hours a day and up to 7 days per month. The associate will assist other projects with field activities and projects as needed. Other tasks would include gill/trammel netting, fish sampling, fish carcass workups, and age and growth laboratory. Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Possession of or education in progress for a Bachelor’s Degree in marine biology, fisheries, natural resource management or related field; (2) Experience with utilizing longline and other gear to assess marine organisms; (3) Experience working in coastal Georgia’s rivers and sounds; (4) Computer knowledge including proficiency in all Microsoft products – Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel; (5) Knowledge of, and ability to identify, South Atlantic marine species; and (6) Valid driver’s license. Miscellaneous: This is a part-time seasonal appointment (maximum 29 hours per week) hourly position beginning in June and ending in December and is located at our Brunswick, GA office. The associate will support Marine Fisheries Section biological and technical staff and will be directly supervised. There is a second position that also opens in June through mid-November. How to Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Application for Employment and Resume to Donna McDowell at donna.mcdowell@dnr.ga.gov or: Donna McDowell Georgia Department of Natural Resources One Conservation Way Brunswick, GA 31520 Resume must be received no later than 3/27/2023, please reference the position number in the cover letter. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
