Deadline: Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia DNR Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Albany Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION This position is part of the Private Lands Program, Bobwhite Quail intiative and will work in several counties in Southwest Georgia. Under general supervision, duties include but are not limited to working intensively with landowners, farmers, natural resource agency personnel and others to promote the implementation of wildlife habitat management practices on private farm and forest lands to benefit bobwhites and other grassland dependent species. Primary duties include the development of detailed habitat management plans and financial incentive proposals to integrate bobwhite management with other natural resource objectives and organizing and directing bird monitoring efforts on focal areas. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university. OR Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience. OR One year of experience required at the lower level Wildlife Biologist 1, (NRP060) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants with: • A Masters degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Science from an accredited college or university • Detailed knowledge relative to the ecology and management of early successional habitats for northern bobwhite and other wildlife in the Southeast, agriculture and forestry practices • Experience developing conservation plans and maps (GIS) for wildlife habitat management and experience working with Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Bill conservation program and other cost share and incentive programs. • Experience conducting bird monitoring such as breeding bird counts or covey counts. • Wildlife Resources Division employees How to Apply: Wildlife Biologist 2 Continued If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the e-mail address highlighted below or mail a completed DNR Application for Employment to the following address: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Office of Human Resources ATTN: Recruitment and Selection 2067 US Hwy, 278, SE Social Circle, GA 30025 WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov
