Private Lands Biologist (Aquatics)

University of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Private Lands Biologist to support implementation of the Working Lands for Wildlife Southern Waters Framework. This collaboration with NRCS WLFW program advances conservation on working lands across Georgia.

The role requires strong aquatic ecology knowledge and familiarity with NRCS programs, with emphasis on planning processes and certification pathways to enable effective program delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong aquatic ecology background and ability to apply ecological principles within Georgia agricultural systems.
• Familiarity with USDA NRCS conservation programs, planning processes, and/or software.
• NRCS Conservation Planner certification, Job Approval Authority...

Skills

Aquatic ecology

NRCS programs familiarity

NRCS Conservation Planner cert.

Job description

The University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking applications for a Private Lands Biologist to support implementation of the Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Southern Waters Framework. This project is a collaboration between UGA and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) WLFW program. Through the Farm Bill, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners/managers who voluntarily undertake conservation practices on working lands. WLFW systematically targets conservation efforts to enhance wildlife habitat on agricultural landscapes while improving agricultural and forest productivity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong aquatic ecology background with the ability to apply ecological principles within Georgia agricultural and working lands systems.
• Familiarity with USDA NRCS conservation programs, planning processes, and/or software.
• NRCS Conservation Planner certification, Job Approval Authority...