Deadline: Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: GA DNR - Go Fish Education Center Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Perry Job Description: Under limited supervision, directs the development, operation and maintenance of the life support systems and animal care at the Go Fish Education Center. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of over 170,000 gallons of aquarium living exhibits and filtration systems. This will include animal husbandry, aquarium cleaning and maintenance, water quality analysis, life support systems, preventative tank maintenance and quarantine. Oversee the procurement and transportation of all exhibit specimens. The incumbent will also use these skills to ensure the onsite fish hatchery is meeting production expectations. Oversee the procurement of all materials and supplies for live exhibits operations, including feeding, food preparation, water quality testing and monitoring, dive operations, life support systems operations, and exhibit maintenance. Supervises and administers purchasing, budgeting, accounting, inventory control, and report preparations associated with state and federally funded projects to ensure compliance with laws, rules and contractual agreements. Strong interpersonal and staff management skills are required. The ability to work independently, as a member of a facility management team, or as a team leader is required. The incumbent will provide support for public education programs within the education center. Work will include some weekend and holiday hours. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND One year of related experience. OR Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience. OR One year of experience required at the lower level Fisheries Biologist 2 (NRP071) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants with: • Experience Operating and Maintaining Aquarium Exhibit Life Support Systems • Experience Providing Aquatic Resource Education to the General Public • Experience with the Hatchery Production of Sport Fish • DNR/WRD Employment Experience Miscellaneous: pplicants that previously applied for this position with a deadline date of 8/10/23 and 8/28/203 are still being considered and do not need to re-apply. Salary: $54,280.21 How to Apply: For questions or to learn more about the job email Tamatha Beckham at tamatha.beckham@dnr.ga.gov If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the e-mail address 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 Email applications to WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov Applications can be found on the GA DNR webpage "Careers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources" or by using this link https://gadnr.org/careers
