Employer Georgia-Alabama Land Trust Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust, Inc. (GALT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching life through land protection. This mission includes restoration and management of habitat and natural resources. In furtherance of this mission, GALT has a Cooperative Agreement with Fort Stewart Georgia (FSGa) to provide support services to FSGa’s Fish & Wildlife Branch related to habitat management and restoration on-post at Fort Stewart. GALT is seeking to hire a Wildlife Technician in furtherance of this work at FSGa. The Wildlife Technician will work with Fort Stewart’s Fish & Wildlife Branch to manage, monitor, and restore its longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem, which serves as habitat for numerous high-priority species, such as the red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW), Eastern Indigo Snake, and Gopher Tortoise. A Wildlife Technician’s duties may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:Planting wiregrass seed for restoration efforts Pond dam maintenance RCW banding, monitoring, and translocationsInstalling/replacing RCW artificial cavities Surveying for Eastern Indigo Snake Controlling invasive species using herbicides Managing Northern Bobwhite habitat Preparing, maintaining, and monitoring Wood Duck boxes Preparing for the safety of RCW trees before application of prescribed fire Planting food plots Liming and fertilizing fish ponds Controlling aquatic weeds Maintaining river landings Conducting surveys for Gopher Tortoise Improving Gopher Tortoise habitat Collecting biological data at White-tailed Deer check stations Harvesting Wiregrass seed Surveying for Frosted Flatwoods Salamanders Creating associated reports and documentation of work performedFollowing verbal and/or written instructions from supervisor at FSGa to complete assignments or objectives in accordance with regulations, policies, and guidelines. Following safety protocols, shop procedures, and applicable regulations. Other tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned in furtherance of the Cooperative Agreement. All work performed will be consistent with GALT’s Administrative Standard Operating Procedure. Qualifications and Experience: The ability to operate as a team member, including being responsive to remote supervision Self-motivated and hard-working Outstanding judgment and an ability to collaborate with a wide range of wildlife and military professionals The ability to get along with others while getting the job completed (strong interpersonal skills) Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (to include a current student nearing graduation) in Wildlife Management or a related natural resources field Working knowledge of wildlife regulations and customer service standards The position requires vision in both eyes to allow depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors; must be able to climb a ladder up to 50 feet above the ground., pick up 50-pound bags of seed/fertilizer, and be able to work in all types of weather and working conditions typical and customary for field work as a wildlife technician, including heat, allergens, biting insects, and venomous snakes. Will need to obtain a Georgia Pesticide Applicator license and USFWS certifications for banding red-cockaded woodpeckers and installing artificial inserts (to be acquired within 12 months of starting the position) Knowledgeable in all aspects of the Longleaf/Wiregrass ecosystem Proficient with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to GALT Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is often performed outdoors, in varying weather conditions, outside of normal hours, and may require physical exertion, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, and equipment in the outdoors and climbing over and through uneven surfaces duty carrying in dense vegetation. A valid Georgia driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Directorate of Public Works Environmental and Natural Resources Division Fish and Wildlife Branch (Bldg. 1145) Fort Stewart Georgia, 31314 Different buildings and/or field locations may be used as mission requirements dictate. The position requires the employee to be able to enter a military installation and, thus, must pass associated background checks conducted by Fort Stewart/Department of Defense to gain entry. Salary: $20.50-$22.00 Job Benefits: BenefitsCompetitive compensation; $20.50-$22.00 per hour/commensurate with experience. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Health Insurance, with strong employer cost-share. Dental and Vision Insurance coverage available. Life Insurance (policy value of 1x yearly compensation provided at no cost to employee) Allocation of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire. Further details provided within GALT’s Standard Operating Procedure. How to apply:Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and two professional references to hrobinson@galandtrust.org. Email inquiries only, please. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications! Application Deadline: Sat, 01/31/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.galandtrust.org/open-positions
