Deadline: Sat, 12/30/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Florida Location Detail: Social Circle, Florida Job Description: The Wildlife Resources Division, Wildlife Conservation Section (WCS) office in Social Circle announces a 40 hr./week field technician position available for 6 months (Jan-June). The technician’s primary duties will be aiding WCS Botanists and Technicians with project planning coordination for the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (GPCA) and habitat restoration activities related to priority rare and endangered GA plant species. The position is based out of our Social Circle office, 45 minutes from 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 and end date are flexible but ideally the position would be from Jan. 15-May 31. Salary is $14.00 / hr. Job Responsibilities Primary: 1) Assistance to Botanists with coordinating collaborative conservation efforts led by the GPCA Secondary: 2) Assistance with habitat restoration activities, monitoring and sampling in the field related to rare and endangered GA plant species. 3) Assist with propagule (seeds, cuttings…) collection of priority species for conservation 4) Organization of rare plant historical data from GA DNR archives. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications Candidates with at least one of the following skills will be preferred for the position: 1) Familiarity with the flora of the Southeastern US and basic propagation methodology 2) Experience with basic biological sampling tools, propagule collection and/or restoration techniques 3) Experience with fieldwork, GPS, and off-road 4-wheel drive vehicle operation Salary: $14/hour How to Apply: Application Submit by email by Dec 30, 2023: 1) A cover letter highlighting applicable skills and how this position will benefit your future career goals 2) A resume emphasizing relevant experience 3) Contact information for two references Contact Send application materials or address questions to: Carlee Steppe, Conservation Botanist Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Conservation Section 2065 U.S. Highway 278 Social Circle, GA 30025 carlee.steppe@dnr.ga.gov
