Georgia DNR · Georgia · posted today
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Game Management Section is seeking a seasonal technician to assist with trapping and banding turkeys on public lands in Northwest Georgia. Work will consist of maintaining trap sites across three public Wildlife Management Areas, setting and using rocket nets to capture Eastern Wild Turkeys, and banding male turkeys beginning in January 2027. Technicians will work in collaboration with DNR field staff in Northwest Georgia and data collection will be overseen by DNR biologists. The technician will work a standard 29-hour week, with the field season beginning January 4 and ending April 1. Some flexibility in start and end dates is available for well-qualified candidates. Field housing is available in Northwest Georgia, and the technician will use a state vehicle for work-related travel. Minimum Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, environmental science, biology, or a related field · Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as necessary · Ability to work independently · Ability to work in occasionally difficult field conditions and in environments that may include cold weather, hot weather, biting insects, venomous snakes, and difficult terrain · Ability to drive 4x4 vehicles in off-road conditions Preferred Qualifications: · 1-year of field experience conducting or assisting with research · Experience trapping and handling game birds or other large-bodied birds · Experience using rocket nets · Good written and oral communication skills · Familiarity with the ecology of Eastern Wild Turkeys · Experience using mapping and/or directional software including Field Maps, Avenza, or handheld GPS To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references in a single PDF to Allison Melcher (allison.melcher@dnr.ga.gov) by November 15, 2026 using “Turkey Trapping Assistant Application” as the subject line.
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