Employer: Georgia DNR Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Savannah, GA Job Description: This position provides technical assistance to resolve human-wildlife conflicts by responding onsite to mitigate conflicts with turkey, deer and alligators, response to sick or injured protected species (marine mammals, turtles, shorebirds) and other species as needed including capturing, relocating or euthanizing conflict or injured wildlife in accordance with agency guidelines. Participate in 24/7 rotating on-call duties as emergency point of contact. Conduct and attend education and outreach events for municipalities and counties, homeowner's associations, and similar stakeholders regarding urban/suburban wildlife management. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or a related field from an accredited college or university. OR Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework (90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours) in Wildlife Management or a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience required at the lower level Wildlife Technician 2 (NRT011) or position equivalent. OR High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in the Wildlife Resources Division as a Wildlife Technician 2 (NRT011) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants with: Experience working for Wildlife Resources Division Employment history in wildlife management Experience with capturing and handling of conflict wildlife species Experience with capturing and handling of alligators, deer or other large games species, or coastal/marine species Experience operating small vessels in coastal waterways independently Successful candidate must reside within one of the following counties: Liberty, Chatham, or Bryan Salary: $42,569.36 How to Apply: If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application (https://gadnr.org/careers) 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
