Northern Bobwhite Research Technician (Flexible starting/ending date)

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia is hiring a Northern Bobwhite Research Technician for fieldwork in South Georgia. Responsibilities include trapping, tracking, and nest checking of Northern Bobwhite, along with data entry and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have experience with radio-telemetry and be comfortable working independently. Free on-site housing is provided, and the position is open until filled.
• March 22, 2024
Employer: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia

Location: South Georgia

Country: United States

Last Date to Apply: No value

Open Until Filled: Yes

Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-telemetry tracking, and nest checking of Northern Bobwhite as well as other associated fieldwork as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required upon request of the supervisors. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with the Georgia DNR. Employees will be working with minimal supervision on site and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry is desired. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants must be comfortable occasionally working alone after dark. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs. for brief periods and should be willing to work in inclement weather.

Start Date: Open until filled

End Date: Will discuss in the interview

Location: DiLane Plantation, Silver Lake, Elmodel, Chickasawhatchee, and River Creek WMAs (South GA)

Qualifications:

1. An interest in game bird management and ecology

2. Individuals need a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record

3. An agreement/understanding of consumptive wildlife management practices

4. A positive attitude and willingness to be a team player

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience pulling trailers

2. Experience with the operation of UTVs

3. Previous gamebird work experience

4. Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience

Benefits:

1. Free housing is available on-site

2. Compensation: $13.25/hr

Documents needed:

1. Cover letter (1 page) including your earliest available start date

2. Detailed resume with 3 references (please indicate your relationship to each)
• ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS INTO A SINGLE PDF NAMED “LastNameFirstName_TechApplicant” and email to the contact information below
• Electronic submissions/inquiries only

Contact Person: Cara Stewart and Jeff Turpin

Contact Email: Cara.Stewart1@uga.edu and Jeffrey.Turpin@uga.edu