"PMRC Forestry Technician II"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R23413P

Working Title: PMRC Forestry Technician II

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: 10/16/2023

Posting Date: 09/06/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities

Collect accurate data (measurements) on pine research plots across the 10 state southern region. Install pine research plots in new locations. Percentage of time: 70

Apply fertilizer to pine research studies across the 10 state southern region. Percentage of time: 20

Maintain forestry equipment and vehicles. Percentage of time: 10

Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary: Assist Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC) field crew with a variety of different field work and data collection. This will entail measuring characteristics of pine and hardwood trees in the field, fertilization, and installation of research plots. Extensive travel required to visit research installations.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: High school diploma; Experience in forest measurements preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Understanding of forestry measurements and tools.

Physical Demands: This position requires that you be willing to work in extreme temperatures and lift fifty-pound bags of fertilizer repeatedly.