Deadline: Thu, 08/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Gainesville, GA Job Description: Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing fishery resources on lakes Lanier, Chatuge, Nottely, and the Lanier Tailwater by conducting research and survey projects and public waters management activities that are designed to protect, evaluate, and/or improve fish habitat and sport fisheries. Collects and analyzes data, drafts written reports, and makes presentations to interested groups. Provides technical assistance to individuals, corporations, and government agencies on a variety of fisheries issues. Provides emergency response for fish kills and natural disasters. Critically reviews and drafts comments on projects with potential impacts to fishery resources. Supervises and administers purchasing, budgeting, inventory control, and report preparations associated with state and federally-funded projects. Provides outreach services to resource users and educators. This position will be hired as either a Fisheries Biologist 2 or Fisheries Biologist 3 depending on the qualifications of the top candidate. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university. OR Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience. OR One year of experience required at the lower level Fisheries Biologist 1, (NRP070) or position equivalent. Miscellaneous: Preference may be given to applicants with: • Master's Degree in fisheries management or closely related field. • Fisheries work experience. • DNR/WRD employment experience. Salary: $52,065 to $56,451 per year (depending on qualifications) Benefits: Retirement Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Flexible Benefits 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, which is available under the Careers page of the Georgia DNR website, 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.go For questions, contact Anthony Rabern at (770) 535-5498 or Anthony.Rabern@dnr.ga.gov
