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White-tailed Deer Research Technicians

Employer: The University of Georgia
Location: Outside Georgia

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Posting Number:

G/R11634P

Working Title:

White-tailed Deer Research Technicians

Department:

Warnell AD Research

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:

Temp employee 40 hours/weekly.

Advertised Salary:

$10.25 hourly

Anticipated Start Date:

06/01/2021

Posting Date:

03/05/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Outside Georgia

EOO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties/Responsibilities:

Deer capture

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Deer tracking

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Data entry and management

Percentage of time:

Classification Title:

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Position Summary:

We are seeking one (1) white-tailed deer research technicians for participation in a deer research project funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The project will investigate population-level impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of white-tailed deer in northern Newton and Searcy counties. The field research team will consist of one graduate student, one research coordinator, and four technicians. Technicians will gain extensive experience in capturing fawns, and collaring fawns with VHF collars, tracking fawns, investigating mortalities, and deploying and monitoring camera traps. Technicians will also collect morphometric data, and samples of blood, saliva, feces, and urine.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, natural resource management, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience gathering scientific data and work well in a team. Experience working with private landowners is also desired. Previous experience working with ungulates, especially with capture using the above methods and tracking of deer is preferred. Experience with camera traps and working in bio-secure environments is also desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies :

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor towards university personnel, Arkansas GFC employees, and the public is necessary.

Physical Demands:

Meet the physical demands of the northern Arkansas landscape (i.e., hiking in steep, rugged terrain), and work irregular hours during the day and/or night. Sitting and standing for long periods of time, working variable shifts/schedules. Driving 4×4 vehicles. Tolerate biting insects and venomous snakes. Living in close-quarters with a small crew.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Is driving a requirement of this position?:

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info

Telephone: 706-542-3000
Location: 215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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