The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division is advertising a “Wildlife Biologist 2” position for Laurens County. This position will support restoration of Northern Bobwhite quail populations and other grassland dependent species. For more information see the GA DNR Careers page. Additional information about the position can be found below or on this pdf. Please direct all questions to GA DNR staff. The position closes June 9th.

This is a Private Lands Biologist working with landowners, farmers, natural resource agency personnel, and others to promote the implementation of wildlife habitat management practices on a private farm and forest lands to benefit Northern Bobwhites and other grassland dependent species. Primary duties include 1) the development of comprehensive wildlife management plans

2) providing education and training to landowners and other user groups on the use of prescribed fire 3) providing direct assistance to landowners with the planning and implementation of prescribed fire 4) conducting surveys and evaluate impacts wildlife management practices on wildlife populations on private lands 5) contribute the development and implementation of the Bobwhite Quail Initiative Plan and other

conservation plans by working with state, federal, and non-profit organizations to increase the use of prescribed fire on private lands.