"Camera survey technician"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R21077P

Working Title: Camera survey technician

Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 05/15/2023

Posting Date: 04/05/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities: photo tagging and data entry

Percentage of time: 100

Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .5

Position Summary: Worker will tag infrared trail camera photos to species and tagging deer photos to sex, age, and unique identifying markers. Both duties will assist a deer research project funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission investigating population-level impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease of white-tailed deer in northwestern Arkansas.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: College credits pursuing a degree in wildlife management or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ability to discern animals by species in photographs, record data accurately.

Physical Demands: Office work, sitting for more than 4 hours per day at a computer work station.