Forest Health Temporary Technician Crew Lead

Position Summary

This position will be primarily responsible for organizing and working as a field crew member on a hurricane recovery project during the summer. It will also involve working on field and lab research projects for Forest Health and Silviculture labs. The position is stationed at the UGA Forest Health Lab on the UGA Tifton Campus. Primarily fieldwork in south Georgia, with opportunities to work on many different projects including computer, lab, and fieldwork associated with those projects. Tasks will include organizing fieldwork days, taking precise field measurements, collecting samples, rating insect damage, data entry in excel, and other tasks as assigned. May include some overnight travel. This is an 8 month position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fieldwork
  Percentage of time: 50
• Lab Work
  Percentage of time: 25
• Data Entry
  Percentage of time: 25

Classification Title

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

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

Undergraduate degree, some grad school, graduate degree.
Experience working on, or leading a field crew.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Natural resources and Forestry knowledge preferred. Applicants with knowledge of ARCGIS, Survey123, and Avenza would be preferred, or ability to learn quickly. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Physical Demands

Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather conditions, including extreme humidity and heat, possibly encountering stinging insects, and other wildlife including snakes. Traverse over uneven terrain through thick vegetation. Maintain a high level of data quality collection in these conditions. Lift 40lbs. Driving to field sites on unmaintained or dirt roads highly likely.