Fisheries Biologist 2 – Dougherty County

~ The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is comprised of six divisions which carry out DNR’s mission to sustain, enhance, protect and conserve Georgia’s natural, historic and cultural resources. ~

As one of six divisions within DNR, the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is charged with conserving, enhancing and promoting Georgia’s wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants. 

Position Overview

The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division is seeking a Fisheries Biologist 2 – Dougherty County.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision designs and manages research and survey projects and public waters management and fish hatchery activities designed to protect, evaluate, and/or improve fish habitat and/or sport fisheries of streams and lakes.
• Critically reviews project plans, technical documents, and environmental assessments for fisheries impacts, and makes recommendations for preventing or mitigating adverse impacts and improving fish populations or fisheries.
• Provides technical fisheries management assistance to individuals, corporations, and government agencies.
• Supervises and administers purchasing, budgeting, inventory control, and report preparations associated with state and federally-funded projects to comply with laws, rules and contractual agreements.

Qualifications

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 experience in warmwater fisheries management.
• Current DNR/WRD employees.

Note: Applicants that previously applied for this position with a deadline dates of 3/16/20 are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.

To Apply

If interested in applying for this position, please click "Apply" below to submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment or mail a completed DNR Application for Employment to the following address:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Connie Hopkins
2067 US Hwy, 278, SE
Social Circle, GA 30025