GA CRD Marine Technician

GA CRD Marine Technician 1 – 3 Positions

Under direct supervision, the incumbent in this position will support biological and technical staff during the collection of data used to manage Georgia’s marine fisheries. Primary duties will be conducting interviews with marine recreational anglers for the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) at public access fishing sites throughout coastal Georgia.

Responsibilities include:

accurately identifying southeastern Atlantic marine finfish; collecting data such as species caught, number kept and released, length and weight measurements; strong attention to detail while adhering to rigid survey protocols/deadlines; assisting supervisor with data edits and scheduling; assisting the commercial statistics program with data entry and other tasks as needed, participating in other surveys within the Marine Fisheries Division and public outreach and education.

A substantial portion of the above will occur during non-traditional work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as potentially adverse weather conditions.

High school diploma or GED
AND
One year of work experience in natural resource management or related skilled trade.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine fisheries, marine science, ecology or related field
• Experience conducting surveys (e.g., standardized interviews/questionnaires)
• Experience identifying and/or collecting scientific data for southeastern Atlantic marine fish (e.g., Commercial/recreational fishing industry or research)
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Proficiency with electronic data collection (e.g., tablets and online databases)

Note:

Please direct questions about this position to Eli O’Cain in.gov or .

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

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Coastal Resources Division
C/O Gale Kennedy
One Conservation Way, Suite 312
Brunswick, GA
CRD.CRDDNR.gov (Please include the position title in the subject) or Fax:

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