Seasonal Botany Technician

Job Description:

The Wildlife Resources Division, Wildlife Conservation Section (WCS) office in Social Circle announces a part time technician position available at 29 hr./week. The technician’s primary duties will be providing support to the conservation botany team, including field activities (survey, monitoring, restoration, etc.) related to priority rare and endangered GA plant species and assisting the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (GPCA). 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 is flexible but ideally the position would begin April 16. Salary starts at $14.00/ hr.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary: 1) Assist with survey, monitoring and propagule (seeds, cuttings…) collection of priority species for conservation.

Secondary: 2) Plan and coordinate collaborative conservation efforts led by the GPCA, including attending meetings, notetaking, and data organization. 3) Conduct research and/or develop comprehensive management plans related to rare and endangered GA plant species 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.