Deadline: Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: GA DNR Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Social Circle, GA Job Description: As part of the Freshwater Biodiversity Program, the Fisheries Technician 3 will contribute to the conservation of fishes, mollusks, and crayfishes across the state. This position will support programs biologists by contributing to the development and implementation of scientific sampling protocols. The Fisheries Technician 3 will support research, surveys, and conservation projects aimed at protecting, assessing, improving and monitoring populations of rare and endangered aquatic species and their habitats in Georgia. Survey methods will include snorkeling, SCUBA, seining, electrofishing, PIT tag antenna systems, and environmental DNA. Under limited supervision, the Fisheries Technician 3 will oversee the duties and tasks associated with operating maintaining assigned equipment, boats, facilities and vehicles and the curation of collections/samples. They will research and purchase supplies, materials and equipment in accordance with state purchasing procedures. They will provide technical support and outreach to individuals, conservation partners, and assist other DNR staff as needed. The Fisheries Technician 3 will supervise other technicians and field crews. This position will require periodic travel to project areas in remote regions of the state. 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 required in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Fisheries Technician 2 (NRT061) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to applicants with the following: Experience using and maintaining a diverse range of aquatic survey equipment including backpack and boat electrofishers. Operation of nonmotorized and motorized boats on lakes and rivers. Familiarity and experience surveying for aquatic species. Experience managing field technicians. SCUBA open water certification. DNR/WRD employment experience. Miscellaneous: Position #: 00212453 Job Code: NRT062 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 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
