Employer Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Wildlife Resources Division, Wildlife Conservation Section (WCS) office in Social Circle announces a part time technician position available at 29 hr./week. The technician’s primary duties will be providing support to the conservation botany team, including field activities (survey, monitoring, restoration, etc.) related to priority rare and endangered GA plant species and assisting the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (GPCA). The position is based out of our Social Circle office, 45 minutes from both Athens and Atlanta. Housing or carpooling options are available. Travel is state-wide with overnight stays; transportation and field lodging are provided. Field workdays can be >10 hrs. in physically challenging conditions. Start date is flexible but ideally the position would begin May 1st. Salary is $14.00/ hr-$19.00/hr based on experience. Job ResponsibilitiesPrimary: 1) Assist with survey, monitoring and propagule (seeds, cuttings…) collection of priority species for conservation.Secondary: 2) Plan and coordinate collaborative conservation efforts led by the GPCA, including attending meetings, notetaking, and data organization. 3) Conduct research and/or develop comprehensive management plans related to rare and endangered GA plant species 4) Organize rare plant historical data from GA DNR archives. ContactSend application materials or address questions to:Em Horne, Associate Conservation Botanist GA DNR-WCSemma.horne@dnr.ga.gov2065 U.S. Highway 278 Social Circle, GA 30025 Required: B.S in biology or a related fieldPreferred: 1) Familiarity with flora of the Southeastern US (rare, common, and invasive species). 2) Experience with basic field sampling, GIS data collection and/or propagule collection. 3) Experience in coordination, planning, and/or prioritizing multiple simultaneous activities.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an equal-opportunity employer. Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Part Time Location Detail: Social Circle, Georgia Salary: $14-19.00/hr based on experience Application Deadline: Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:00pm
