Deadline: Thu, 12/01/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Job Description: The Wildlife Conservation Section is offering one seasonal position for November 2022-April 2023. The employee will primarily be conducting surveys for gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) in South Georgia. Applicants must be willing to work for long days (sometimes > 10 hours) under physically challenging conditions (e.g., hot days walking through mixed habitats). Travel to study sites will be by state vehicle, and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Lodging will be provided during surveys, and housing is available outside of travel. Employee will be working in a crew of three people under a crew leader to conduct line-transect surveys on various properties in South Georgia. Nearly all work is in the field. Individuals with an interest in gopher tortoise conservation and management are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a valid class C driver’s license. Applicants should be able to work in field conditions where encounters with snakes, alligators, biting insects etc. are possible. Applicants should be in good physical condition. Applicants should be comfortable performing some computer-based work and have some knowledge of basic science, ecology, wildlife biology, and the use of Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals who have experience with gopher tortoises and conducting field surveys. Some experience using a GPS is also preferred. Miscellaneous: Duration: 6 Months/ 168 Days from Date of Hire Salary: $13.00 -$15.00 per hour based on experience; usually working 30-40 hrs/week How to Apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references in a single pdf document to: James Hunt, Wildlife Biologist Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Conservation Section James.hunt1@dnr.ga.gov Questions Email: James.hunt1@dnr.ga.gov Deadline: December 1, 2022
