Careers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

People who work for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are committed to fulfilling the agency’s mission of managing and conserving the state’s natural and cultural resources for future generations. With nearly 2,500 associates working throughout the state, job opportunities within the agency require various levels of education and expertise ranging from a high school education up through advanced degrees. If you are interested in pursuing a career as a Game Warden, Fisheries or Wildlife Biologist, Park Manager, Environmental Engineer or any other career in DNR, the Department of Natural Resources is the place for you.

 

DNR Vacancy Announcement

The DNR Vacancy Announcement is used to advertise current vacant full-time positions within DNR. The DNR Vacancy Announcement is updated daily as needed and includes specific information pertaining to each vacancy listed.

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Click here to view the DNR Vacancy Announcement

Click here to view DNR positions that are currently being advertised on the Team Georgia Careers website.

Note: Positions posted on the Team Georgia Careers website are also listed in the DNR Vacancy Announcement. However not all jobs listed in the DNR Vacancy Announcement are posted on the Team Georgia Careers website.

 

The DNR Application for Employment is required to apply for most DNR jobs and is available by clicking on the version listed below:

DNR Application for Employment (pdf version) - Fillable

DNR Application for Employment (Word version)

DNR P.O.S.T. Certified Position Application for Employment (pdf version) - Fillable

DNR P.O.S.T. Certified Position Application for Employment (Word version)

DNR Supplemental Work History Page (pdf version) - Fillable

DNR Supplemental Work History Page (Word version)

 

Game Warden / Law Enforcement Hiring

Please visit the Careers page on the DNR Law Enforcement page at http://gadnrle.org/careers-le for additional information.

Wildlife Resources Division Hiring

Please visit the Wildlife Resources Division Careers page at https://georgiawildlife.com/careers-internships for information on WRD careers and to view currently available internship/part-time opportunities.

 

DNR Career Academy

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for the next generation of DNR employees who will care for Georgia’s natural and cultural resources. We invite high school students to apply for a week-long summer camp when the application period is open. Additional information and applications can be found at https://gadnr.org/CareerAcademy.

 

The State Parks listed below are operated by a private contractor. For employment information at these Parks, please visit https://coral-hospitality-llc.prismhr-hire.com/

  • Amicalola Falls
  • Georgia Veterans
  • Lake Blackshear
  • Little Ocmulgee
  • Unicoi

The State Parks listed below are operated by a private contractor. For employment information at these Parks, please visit http://hike-inn.com/jobs:

  • Len Foote Hike Inn

 

The Human Resources Administration of the Department of Administrative Services also provides information on jobs that are available in state government along with instructions for applying for them at: Team Georgia Careers.

Note: DNR Positions may or may not be advertised on this site.

Official Notices

Listed below are notices that are required to be available for viewing by employees and applicants:

 

Important Notice About Some DNR Jobs

  • Information on Careers in DNR: Please click the title to view information on Careers in DNR and other applicant information..
  • Total Rewards: Click on the title to view the various benefits offered to Full-time State of Georgia employees.
  • Internship Opportunities: Please click on the title to view information pertaining to Internship Opportunities with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, National origin, disability, age or gender pursuant to applicable state and federal regulations. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the DNR Office of Human Resources:

Office of Human Resources
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE
Suite 1258, East Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404-656-7560
FAX: 404-657-9837