Deadline: Tue, 02/06/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Clarkesville, Georgia Job Description: 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. Assists the Burton District's 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: 1) Experience with reservoir fisheries sampling and water quality monitoring. 2) Computer skills relevant to data entry and summarization. 3) Experience in operating and maintaining boats, vehicles, and small engines. 4) DNR/WRD employment experience Miscellaneous: Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Management or related field Or Associate's Degree and 1-year of related fisheries experience Or High School Diploma or GED and 2-years of related fisheries experience Salary: $42,569 per year Benefits: Retirement Plan Health & Dental Plans Annual and Sick Leave How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit an electronic DNR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT to the following email address: WRD.Careers@dnr.ga.gov 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 For more information, contact Anthony Rabern by phone (770) 535-5498 or by email at Anthony.Rabern@dnr.ga.gov
