Employer Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Position Number: 00158535This is a part-time (maximum 29 hours per week) hourly position beginning as soon as possible and with no pre-determined ending date. This position is located at our Brunswick, GA office. The associate will support Marine Fisheries Section biological and technical staff and will be directly supervised. Responsibilities:The associate will be expected to participate in field activities associated with the Ecological Monitoring Surveys within the Research and Surveys Program. Specific duties will include conducting monthly research surveys using longline gear targeting recreationally and commercially important marine organisms in coastal GA. The associate will be required to work in harsh environmental conditions for up to 12 hours a day and occasional overnights. The associate will assist other projects with field activities and projects as needed. Tasks could include fish sampling, water quality collection, habitat restoration, netting, creel survey, and age and growth structure collection and processing, etc. Preferred qualifications:(1) Possession of or education in progress for a Bachelor's Degree in marine biology. fisheries, natural resource management, or related field;(2) Experience with and/or desire to learn about utilizing trawls and other gear to assess marine organisms;(3) Experience working in coastal Georgia's rivers and sounds;(4) Computer knowledge including proficiency in all Microsoft products - Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel;(5) Knowledge of, and ability to identify, South Atlantic marine species; and(6) Valid driver's license. Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Water and Soil Resources Wildlife GIS/Technology Community Forestry & Arboriculture Other Job Type: Part Time Location Detail: Brunswick, GA Salary: Starting at $14.00/hr Job Benefits: How to apply:Please send Cover Letter, Georgia Department of Resources Application for Employment, and Resume to Eddie Leonard at: eddie.leonard@dnr.ga.govorEddie LeonardGeorgia Department of Natural ResourcesOne Conservation WayBrunswick, GA 31520Resume must be received no later than 2/28/2026, please reference the position number in the cover letter.Position Number: 00158535 Application Deadline: Sat, 02/28/2026 - 12:00pm
