Location: Brunswick, GA Division: Wildlife Resources Division Position # 00099753 Job Code NRP062 Entry Salary $50,063.23- $54,280.21/year plus benefits Job Responsibilities: The Wildlife Biologist 2/3 will coordinate projects for the Department's coastal wildlife conservation program, focused on marine mammals and sea turtles. The biologist will coordinate coastal wildlife research and monitoring projects, manage grants, coordinate management and policy efforts, and lead marine wildlife stranding response. The position requires a a strong academic background, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and quantitative and technical skills. The Widlife Biologist 2/3 is required to operate watercraft and other field equipment in sometimes adverse conditions and work with large wildlife species in stressful and potentially hazardous situations. Minimum Qualifications: Wildlife Biologist 2 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 Wildlife Biologist 1 (NRP060) or position equivalent. Wildlife Biologist 3 Master's degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university AND two years of related experience OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Wildlife Biologist 2, (NRP061) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with: 1. An MS or PhD in wildlife management, marine biology, zoology or related field. 2. Proficiency designing and implementing published wildlife field research, monitoring projects or management. 3. Experience conducting marine wildlife stranding and/or other live marine animal responses, and coordinating complex projects involving multiple agencies, organizations or stakeholders. 4. Proficiency with database management, GIS and/or statistical software. 5. Experience administering federal grants and contracts, managing budgets, and writing reports. 6. Experience operating watercraft independently in marine or coastal habitats. 7. Practical experience with policy issues related to threatened/endangered species management. 8. Status as a current or former employee of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Application: 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.careers@dnr.ga.gov<mailto:WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov> Contact: Mark.Dodd@dnr.ga.gov Application Deadline: July 25th, 2023