Deadline: Thu, 10/13/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Oaky Woods WMA and Perry Dove Field Job Description: Under general supervision, this position is responsible for duties assigned to the work unit listed below. 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 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants with: • Experience managing wildlife habitat • Trade skills (Farm or Construction Equipment Operator, Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Welder, Mechanic) • A current Commercial Driver’s license • A two- or four-year degree in Wildlife Management • Experience conducting prescribed burns NOTE: Applicants must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be eligible to obtain a CDL. Selected applicants that do not possess a CDL must obtain one within 12 months of appointment. Miscellaneous: POSITION # 00212771 JOB CODE NRT011 Salary: $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
