Hello all, GA DNR is advertising for a new Wildlife Biologist 1 position to assist with rare plant conservation and coordination.
Job Description: The Wildlife Biologist 1 will support the botany team in the Wildlife Conservation Section by focusing on partnerships within the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (GPCA). Key responsibilities include organizing GPCA habitat management workdays and events, leading collection efforts for priority species, and acquiring data for incorporation into rare species databases. Additionally, this position supports the botany team by prioritizing species for botanical surveys, processing and archiving GIS data, and reviewing land management proposals. This position offers valuable field and project management experience. While based in the Social Circle office of the Wildlife Resources Division, extensive travel throughout the state is required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Conservation Biology, or a related field. 2. Experience surveying and monitoring rare plants and natural communities. 3. Familiarity with the flora and habitats of the Southeastern U.S., including experience using taxonomic keys. 4. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners to complete projects on time, even in challenging conditions. 5. Experience managing large datasets and proficiency with GPS/GIS software. 6. Prior employment experience with GA DNR/Wildlife Resources Division. Salary: $47,879.85 year plus benefits Application Deadline: November 29, 2024 Download an application for employment at https://gadnr.org/careers/ and submit the completed application to the e-mail address highlighted below. Alternatively, a completed paper copy can be mailed 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.care...@dnr.ga.gov<mailto:wrd.care...@dnr.ga.gov> Address questions to: Carlee Steppe, Botanist (470)532-7456 carlee.ste...@dnr.ga.gov ________________________________________________ Carlee Steppe, Conservation Botanist Wildlife Conservation<http://www.georgiawildlife.com/wildlife> Wildlife Resources Division<http://georgiawildlife.com/> Office: (706) 557-3226 Cell: (470) 532-7456 Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/WildlifeResourcesDivisionGADNR> • Twitter<http://twitter.com/georgiawild> • Instagram<http://www.instagram.com/georgiawildlife> Buy a hunting or fishing license today!<http://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes> ————————————————— A division of the GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES If you’d like to volunteer with the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance please sign up here: https://forms.gle/ogzjdHJt4VHQoBM16 To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
