Employer Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Position Numbers 00159473 and 00159477This is a seasonal appointment (up to 40 hours per week) beginning in mid-June and ending no later than early-December and is located in 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 Coastal Longline Survey within the Research and Surveys Program. Specific duties will include conducting monthly research surveys using longline gear targeting recreationally important marine organisms in coastal GA. The associate will be required to work in harsh environmental conditions for up to 15 hours a day and up to 7 days per month. The associate will assist other projects with field activities and projects as needed. Other tasks would include gill/trammel netting, fish sampling, fish carcass workups, and age and growth laboratory. 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 utilizing longline 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: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Brunswick, GA Salary: Starting at $14.00/hr (commensurate with experience) Job Benefits: How to apply:Please send Cover Letter, Georgia Department of Resources Application for Employment, and Resume to Donna McDowell at: donna.mcdowell@dnr.ga.gov orDonna McDowellGeorgia 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 Numbers 00159473 and 00159477 Application Deadline: Sat, 02/28/2026 - 12:00pm
