GIS Specialist 1/2

Employer
GA Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of biologists and technical staff, the GIS specialist will be responsible for entering and
editing records of rare species in the NatureServe Biotics database. The GIS specialist will also assist with the
development, improvement, and maintainance of other geospatial databases supporting the conservation of
high priority species and habitats. The GIS specialist will assist other staff members with the collection,
organization and entry of high priority species data and assist with projects to improve the efficiency and
accuracy of Georgia DNR’s environmental review process. This position will focus primarily on aquatic species
data collection and management. They will assist with some project specific field work including boat &
backpack electrofishing, long term population monitoring, and freshwater mussel sampling. This job is expected
to be approximately 80% computer-based work and 20% fieldwork with occasional overnight travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LSP060 – GIS Specialist 1
Associate degree in Cartography, Forestry, Geography, Geology, or a closely related field from an accredited
college or university.


LSP061 – GIS Specialist 2
Associate degree in Cartography, Forestry, Geography Geology, or a related field from an accredited college or
university
AND
Two (2) years of job-related geography or forestry experience.
OR
Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level GIS Specialist 1 (LSP060) or equivalent position.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
• A bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, wildlife, or a related field.
• Experience and familiarity with the NatureServe Biotics database, including data entry and the natural
heritage methodology.
• Experience maintaining and developing spreadsheets and databases including Excel, Access and similar
applications.
• Knowledge of and experience working with high priority animals, plants and natural communities in the
southeastern United States.
• Experience completing surveys and collecting and organizing fisheries and/or wildlife related data.
• Experience and/or training with ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcOnline or other GIS programs.

NOTE: Applicants that previously applied for this position with a deadline date of 9/19/25 are still being
considered and do not need to re-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 complete 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

Job Field:
GIS/Technology
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
2067 US Hwy, 278, SE
Social Circle, GA 30025
Salary:
$36,752.25 to $42,941.42 per year
Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://gadnr.org/careers

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