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Conservation Botanist at GA DNR

Employer
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
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Job Description

The Wildlife Biologist 1 will support the botany team in the Wildlife Conservation Section by focusing on partnerships within the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (GPCA). Key responsibilities include organizing GPCA habitat management workdays and events, leading collection efforts for priority species, and acquiring data for incorporation into rare species databases. Additionally, this position supports the botany team by prioritizing species for botanical surveys, processing and archiving GIS data, and reviewing land management proposals. This position offers valuable field and project management experience. While based in the Social Circle office of the Wildlife Resources Division, extensive travel throughout the state is required.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  1. Bachelor’s degree in botany, conservation biology, or a related field.
  2. Experience surveying and monitoring rare plants and natural communities.
  3. Familiarity with the flora and habitats of the Southeastern U.S., including experience using taxonomic keys.
  4. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners to complete projects on time, even in challenging conditions.
  5. Experience managing large datasets and proficiency with GPS/GIS software.
  6. Status as a current or former employee of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Application Deadline: November 29, 2024 

To apply: Download an application for employment at https://gadnr.org/careers/ and submit the completed application to the e-mail address highlighted below. Alternatively, a completed paper copy can be mailed 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
 

Job Field:
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
2067 US Hwy, 278, SE
Social Circle, GA 30025
WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov
Salary:
47,879.85 year plus benefits
Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:

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