Deadline: Tue, 04/11/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Wildlife Resources Division Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Jasper County, GA Job Description: This position is responsible for duties assigned to the work unit listed above. Duties include implementing assigned tasks in annual WMA work plans; utilizing heavy equipment and farm equipment; creation and maintenance of wildlife openings; prescribed burning; placement and maintenance of nest structures for a variety of species; planting trees and shrubs; maintenance of roads, buildings, gates and other structures; maintenance of property boundary and administration of managed hunts. Incumbent is responsible for maintenance of equipment including tractors, farm implements, and other heavy equipment; collecting biological data for wildlife population monitoring as well as disease monitoring of important wildlife species; provide other public services such as technical guidance for wildlife conflict abatement, habitat development, serve as after hours on-call person on a rotational basis, and emergency response. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NRT010 – Wildlife Technician 1 High school diploma or GED AND One year of work experience in natural resource management or related skilled trade. NRT011 – Wildlife Technician 2 Associate's degree or equivalent coursework (90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours) in Wildlife Management or related field from an accredited college or university. OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Wildlife Technician 1 (NRT010) or position equivalent. NOTE: Successful applicant may be required to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license and subject to DOT drug testing requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants with: • Experience managing wildlife habitat for game species • Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Experience in Farming or Construction • Other Trade Skills (Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Welder) • Relevant Certifications/Training (WFFT2, GA Prescribed Burn, Pesticide Applicator, Chainsaw) • Experience conducting prescribed burns • A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Salary: Technician 1 = $34,399.50 / Technician 2 = $37,418.30 How to Apply: If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the e-mail address 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
