Deadline: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: GA DNR Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Rabun or Hall County, Georgia Job Description: Assists the District Fisheries Biologist with all aspects of fisheries sampling, data collection, and data processing. Responds to fish kill incidents and requests for technical assistance on a variety of fisheries issues. Responsible for maintaining all field sampling equipment, coordinating the district's Community Fishing Program, conducting fish stockings on assigned waterbodies, maintaining boat ramps, and serving on the region's emergency response task force. Provides support to other work units for field sampling and trout hatchery assistance during peak demand periods. Qualifications: achelor’s degree in Fisheries Management or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework (90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours) in Fisheries Management or related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience required at the lower-level Fisheries Tech 2 (NRT061) or position equivalent. OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Fisheries Technician 2 (NRT061) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prefence may be given to applicants with: Experience with reservoir fisheries sampling and water quality monitoring. Computer skills relevant to data entry and summarization. Experience in operating and maintaining boats, vehicles, and small engines. DNR/WRD employment experience. Salary: $42,569.23/annual, plus benefits How to Apply: Go to www.gadnr.org/careers to find Vacancy Announcement containing position number 00100228 & 00100222. To apply 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:
