Seasonal Botanist

Job Description

The Wildlife Resources Division, Wildlife Conservation Section (WCS) office in Social Circle announces a 40 hr./week field biologist position available for 6 months (August – March). The biologist’s primary duties will involve project planning coordination for the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (GPCA) and field activities (survey, monitoring, restoration, etc.) related to priority rare and endangered GA plant species. The position is based out of our Social Circle office, 45 minutes from both Athens and Atlanta. Housing or carpooling options are available. Travel is state-wide with overnight stays; transportation and field lodging are provided. Field workdays can be >10 hrs. in physically challenging conditions. Start date and end date are flexible but ideally the position would be from September 2 – March 2. Salary is $19.00 / hr.

Job Responsibilities

Primary: 1) Plan and coordinate collaborative conservation efforts led by the GPCA, including attending meetings, notetaking, and data organization.

Secondary: 2) Conduct research and/or develop comprehensive management plans related to rare and endangered GA plant species. 3) Assist with survey, monitoring and propagule (seeds, cuttings…) collection of priority species for conservation. 4) Organize rare plant historical data from GA DNR archives.

Qualifications

Required: B.S in biology or a related field

Preferred: 1) Familiarity with flora of the Southeastern US (rare, common, and invasive species). 2) Experience with basic field sampling, GIS data collection and/or propagule collection. 3) Experience in coordination, planning and/or prioritizing multiple simultaneous activities.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is an equal-opportunity employer.