Private Lands Biologist — Aquatic Habitat & WLFW

Working Title:

Posting Number:

S15014P

Working Title:

Public Service Professional I
- Elkins, West Virginia

Department:

Warnell-Outreach & Service

About The University Of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP



Employment Type :

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

This position is located in Elkins West Virginia

Advertised Salary:

54636

Posting Date:

04/17/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

05/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:

Outside Georgia

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Classification

Title:

Public Service Pro I

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00



Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary:

The University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking applications for a Private Lands Biologist to support implementation of the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Aquatics Connectivity Framework. This position is located in the Elkins, West Virginia, region of the United States. This project is a collaboration between UGA and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) WLFW program. Through the Farm Bill, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners/managers who voluntarily undertake conservation practices on working lands.

WLFW systematically targets conservation efforts to enhance wildlife habitat on agricultural landscapes while improving agricultural and forest productivity. Hellbenders face many threats from conventional agricultural practices that lead to loss of forested riparian habitat and degraded water quality from sedimentation and pollutants.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or

Competencies:

• Strong aquatic ecology background with ability to apply it in agricultural systems in Western Virginia; hell bender ecology preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA NRCS conservation programs, processes, and/or software NRCS
• Experience conducting biological fieldwork (e.g., aquatic species surveys, riparian/habitat assessments) and supporting aquatic habitat restoration projects
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state conservation/wildlife programs (e.g., Farm Bill, Endangered Species Act, State Wildlife Agency private lands programs) and how they’re…