Job Details

Posting Number: S06083P

Working Title: Forest Health/Silviculture Technician

Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: M-F 8-5

Advertised Salary: $31,892.00

Posting Date: 05/11/2021

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 05/24/2021

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Research Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications: Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Position Summary: This position is for 14 months and may be renewed for a longer period of time based on funding. This individual will serve as the research technician for forest health, silviculture, and forest productivity work. The position provides support, both fieldwork and lab work, to the two Assistant Professors and one Professor. The successful candidate will be housed in Tifton at the UGA Research Center.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Knowledge and basic understanding of biological systems. A meticulous attention to detail is needed when handling research materials and routine/recurring techniques. Able to work independently, use good judgment, and trouble-shoot technical activities. Computer skills for data organization and report preparation are also necessary. Ability to work well in a team and liaison among various project personnel.

Physical Demands: Stand for long periods of time, to withstand hot and humid summer field conditions. Lift 50 pounds over one’s head. This position may work with hazardous chemicals. Driving.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fieldwork – set up research plots (20%)
• Field work – collect tree and insect data at research plots (20%)
• Laboratory work – sort insect samples, identify insect specimens, catalog specimens (20%)
• Laboratory work – various routine laboratory organizing and project preparation work (10%)
• Data entry – accurately record and store data (30%)