GA fisheries biologist - deadline May 7 2024
Position/Title: 00211783/Fisheries Biologist 2
Agency/Location: Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, Lake Burton District Office (Rabun County)
Responsibilities: Under general supervision, manages wild trout fishery resources by conducting research and survey projects and public waters management activities that are designed to protect, evaluate, and/or benefit trout resources. Collects and analyzes data, drafts written reports, and makes presentations to interested groups. Provides technical assistance to the public and other natural resource agencies on a variety of fisheries issues, provides emergency response for fish kills and natural disasters, and critically reviews and drafts comments on projects with potential impacts to trout resources. Provides outreach services to resource users and educators.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university AND one year of related experience
OR
One year of experience required at the lower-level Fisheries Biologist 1 (NRP070) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
1.) Master’s Degree in fisheries management or closely related field
2.) Experience with fisheries sampling techniques in streams and rivers
3.) Skills and experience relevant to data analysis, report writing, and public presentations
4.) DNR/WRD employment experience
Salary: $50,063.23/annual, plus benefits
Application: Go to www.gadnr.org/careers to find Vacancy Announcement containing position number 00211783.
To apply for this position, please submit a completed electronic DNR Application for Employment to WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov or mail a completed DNR application for employment to the following address:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Division
ATTN: RECRUITMENT & SELECTION
2067 U.S. Highway 278
Social Circle, Georgia 30025
Contact: For additional job-related information, please contact Anthony Rabern, phone (770) 535-5498 or email Anthony.Rabern@dnr.ga.gov
Application Deadline: May 7, 2024
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