Deadline: Wed, 09/11/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Armuchee, GA Job Description: Fisheries Technician 3 – Floyd County LOCATION: Armuchee Fisheries Office DIVISION: Wildlife Resources Division POSITION # 00100412 JOB CODE NRT062 PAYGRADE J ENTRY SALARY $44,272.13 JOB DESCRIPTION Under limited supervision, position will serve as Northwest Region's angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation Program (R3) representative. Duties will include developing and conducting fisheries related public outreach and education events in accordance with the Fisheries Section’s Angler R3 Plan. Position will also manage the technical support of research, surveys, fish kill investigations, and public waters management projects aimed at protecting, assessing, and improving river and lake fisheries in Georgia. Other duties include vehicle, building, equipment, and grounds maintenance, supplies and materials stocks, custodial care, administrative support and other regional support functions as required. Performs some weekend and holiday duty and assists with Department’s emergency response efforts. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’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 a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience required at the lower level Fisheries Technician 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 Preference may be given to applicants with: • Completion of an Associate Degree or higher in freshwater fisheries management • One or more years of freshwater fisheries management experience • DNR/WRD employment experience Salary: $44,272.13 Annually Benefits: Competitive benefits package. State of GA pension and retirement plan options, health, dental, life, and other insurance 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 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
