"Northern Bobwhite Field Technicians - KS"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R29806P

Working Title: Northern Bobwhite Field Technicians - KS

Department: Warnell-Research

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Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 08/04/2025

Posting Date: 06/03/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Outside Georgia

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Duties/Responsibilities:

Trapping quail (Percentage of time: 40)

Tracking quail (Percentage of time: 30)

Data entry (Percentage of time: 10)

Equipment maintenance (Percentage of time: 10)

Driving between research sites (Percentage of time: 10)

Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary: Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-tracking, and nest monitoring of Northern Bobwhite, as well as other associated fieldwork, including point counts and operating acoustic recording devices, as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be needed. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with Kansas DWP and private landowners. Employees will be working with minimal supervision and should be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry and point counts is desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel, databases and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants will be comfortable working alone after dark and in areas where venomous snakes could be present. Applicants should be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs for brief periods and may work in inclement weather.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Applicants should possess a degree in wildlife management or working towards one or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Qualifications: 1. An interest in game bird management and ecology. 2. A positive attitude and ability to be a team player. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience pulling trailers. 2. Experience with safe operation of 4WD vehicles. 3. Previous gamebird work experience. 4. Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience.

Physical Demands: Lift up to 25 lbs. for brief periods and be willing to work in inclement weather. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

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?: No

Does this position have Security Access: No

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Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Clay Delancey

Recruitment Contact Email: Clayton.Delancey@uga.edu