Private Lands Biologist — Aquatic Habitat & WLFW (Hybrid)

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking applications for a Private Lands Biologist to support WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework. This role partners with NRCS to provide technical and financial conservation assistance to farmers and landowners on working lands to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.

Qualifications include a biology or related science degree, experience with landowner outreach, NRCS programs, GIS proficiency, and the ability to travel across Kentucky and Georgia as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science.
• Experience with landowners or agricultural producers on conservation projects.
• Familiarity with USDA NRCS conservation programs.
• Experience conducting biological fieldwork including aquatic surveys or riparian assessments.
• Ability to travel across the state and work in remote field conditions.
• Proficiency with GIS geospatial tools and field data collection platforms.

Responsabilités

• Conservation Planning, Application & Implementation – work with landowners to identify NRCS opportunities; guide through applications and contracting; develop hellbender-specific plans aligned with NRCS standards.
• Landowner Outreach & Engagement – outreach within priority watersheds; educate landowners on WLFW opportunities; build relationships; identify high-priority properties.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Adaptive Management – evaluate effectiveness; coordinate monitoring; recommend adaptive actions.
• Coordination & Partnership Support – maintain NRCS communications; support project development; coordinate field visits and outreach events.

Connaissances

GIS tools

Project management

Field data collection

Communication

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

M.S. degree in aquatic ecology or related field

Experience with private lands management or NRCS programs

Outils

Microsoft Office

NRCS planning software

Description du poste

The University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking applications for a Private Lands Biologist to support WLFW Aquatics Connectivity Framework. This role partners with NRCS to provide technical and financial conservation assistance to farmers and landowners on working lands to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.

Qualifications include a biology or related science degree, experience with landowner outreach, NRCS programs, GIS proficiency, and the ability to travel across Kentucky and Georgia as