Wildlife Techinicain

The Wildlife Technician 3 will assist with Georgia DNR's sea turtle recovery activities including nest protection and management and the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. The technician will 1) provide support for nest protection projects including nest surveys, training, predator control, and logistical support, 2) assist with the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network including collecting biological data and conducting necropsies on stranded sea turtles, 3) maintain nesting and stranding databases, and 4) assist with vehicle, equipment, and facilities maintenance and purchasing. The position requires working with minimal supervision on remote islands and requires: 1) general knowledge of the principles of wildlife biology, 2) ability to trailer and operate watercraft in a marine environment and diagnose and repair small engine problems, 3) ability to use firearms, 4) ability to conduct diagnostic necropsies, 5) comfort working with large wildlife species in stressful and potentially hazardous situations, 6) comfort with public engagment, including educational presentations and 7) ability to swim, complete a NOAA-approved underwater aircraft egress training course, lift and carry at least 50 pounds. The technician must carry a state-issued mobile phone and participate in an on-call rotation for marine animal strandings and other wildlife emergencies on weekends, holidays and afterhours several weekends a year.