Deadline: Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Job Description: Under limited supervision, serves as the District Technician and provide extension services to the public, assists in collecting fish for contaminant analysis used to develop fish advisories for anglers Supervises persons conducting angler use surveys Samples fish populations for ongoing projects such as angler fishing forecasts Assists with fish production at Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery, assists with placing fish attractors in lakes Assists with fish kill investigations, assists with region R3 efforts and other educational programs, and other important fisheries initiatives. Manages the technical support of research, surveys, and public waters management projects aimed at protecting, assessing, and improving fisheries of rivers and lakes in southeast Georgia. Operates and maintains equipment and purchases supplies and materials as needed. Work may include weekends, nights, and holidays and assisting with Department 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 50 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 (NRT051) or position equivalent. OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Fisheries Technician 2 (NRT06L) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICAT!ONS Preference may be given to applicants with: DNR/WRD Employment Experience. Completion of an Associate Degree or higher in Fisheries Management or a related field. Fisheries Management experience. Salary: Entry Salary: $42,569.36 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
