Employer Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Responsibilities: Under limited supervision, manages the technical support of research, surveys, and public waters management projects aimed at protecting, assessing, and improving fisheries of rivers and lakes in Georgia. Responsible for regional technical support with fish kill investigations and education programs. Other duties include vehicle, building, and grounds maintenance, supplies and materials stocks, custodial care, fish stocking, administrative support and other regional support functions as required. Performs some weekend and holiday duty and assists with Department’s emergency response efforts. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in fisheries management of a related field from an accredited college or university.ORAssociate's degree in or completion of equivalent coursework (90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours)fisheries management or a related field from an accredited college or universityANDOne year of experience required at the lower level Fisheries Tech 2 (NRT061) or position equivalentORHigh school diploma or GEDANDTwo years of experience required in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Fisheries Tech 2 (NRT061).Preferred Qualifications:1) Completion of an Associate Degree or higher in Fisheries Management2) Six months or more of freshwater fisheries management work experience3) Preference may be given to current DNR/WRD Employees Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: West Point Fisheries Office (Troup County) Salary: $45,805.13/annual, plus benefits Job Benefits: Go to www.gadnr.org/careers to find Vacancy Announcement containing position number 00229203How to apply: 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:Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesWildlife Resources DivisionATTN: RECRUITMENT & SELECTION2067 U.S. Highway 278, S.E. Social Circle, Georgia 30025WRD.Careers@dnr.ga.gov For additional job-related information please contact Brent Hess, via phone (706) 845-4180 or email brent.hess@dnr.ga.gov Application Deadline: Wed, 09/09/2026 - 12:00pm
