Black Bear Hair Snare Technician

Ugajobsearch; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shared housing

Field vehicles provided

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s South Georgia Bear Project is seeking reliable technicians to join the summer hair snare survey crew. You will construct, repair, and monitor barbed wire hair snares across 11 counties in South Georgia, starting in May and ending in August, with field work on public and private lands.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, able to work long hours in hot conditions, and comfortable operating 4x4 vehicles and GPS equipment; housing and field vehicles are

Qualifications

• Be organized, detail-oriented and self-sufficient.
• Attentive to detail when recording field data and entering it into electronic databases.
• Willingness to work long hours and unusual schedules.
• Strong communication skills – professionally represent the University of Georgia while completing fieldwork on public and private lands.
• Familiarity with safely operating 4×4 vehicles and pulling trailers (including hooking up, driving, and backing up trailers).
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Currently earning credentials in wildlife biology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Technicians will be primarily responsible for constructing, repairing, and monitoring barbed wire hair snares, beginning in early May and extending to early August.
• Primary duties will include hair snare deployment, data entry, processing of field samples, and equipment maintenance.
• Hair snare monitoring efforts are part of a multi-year research project tasked with assessing South Georgia’s black bear population abundance and genetic diversity.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Field data entry

Strong communication

4x4 driving

Team player

Education

Currently pursuing wildlife biology credentials

Job description

Black Bear Hair Snare Technician

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The University of Georgia, a state-chartered university founded in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing.

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Position Details Posting Number G/R29014P Working Title Black Bear Hair Snare Technician Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 05/15/2025 Posting Date 04/10/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Other South Georgia Area

EUO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Duties/Responsibilities

Technicians will be primarily responsible for constructing, repairing, and monitoring barbed wire hair snares, beginning in early May and extending to early August.

Primary duties will include hair snare deployment, data entry, processing of field samples, and equipment maintenance.

Percentage of time 50.

Hair snare monitoring efforts are part of a multi-year research project tasked with assessing South Georgia’s black bear population abundance and genetic diversity.

Percentage of time 50.

Position Information

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non‑Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

The University of Georgia’s – South Georgia Bear Project (SGBP) is looking for highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self‑sufficient individuals to join the summer hair snare survey crew. Work will be conducted on a combination of public and private properties across 11 counties in South Georgia (centered around the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge). Free shared housing and field vehicles will be provided.

Technicians will be primarily responsible for constructing, repairing, and monitoring barbed wire hair snares, beginning in early May and extending to early August.

Hair snare monitoring efforts are part of a multi-year research project tasked with assessing South Georgia’s black bear population abundance and genetic diversity.

Primary duties will include hair snare deployment, data entry, processing of field samples, and equipment maintenance.

• Ideal applicants will be comfortable operating 4×4 vehicles and UTVs over challenging terrain and can comfortably navigate with a handheld GPS unit.
• Applicants should be comfortable carrying 30 lb. backpacks, working in challenging conditions (high humidity/temperature, insects, tough topography, hazardous wildlife) in remote areas, and be able to navigate with provided field maps.
• Applicants must be willing to work flexible schedules.
• There will be opportunities for technicians to assist with bear captures given hair snare tasks have been completed.
• Experience hiking in remote areas, navigating small boats in shallow water, driving 4×4 vehicles, and working as a team towards a research goal is desired.

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

• Be organized, detail-oriented and self-sufficient.
• Attentive to detail when recording field data and entering it into electronic databases.
• Willingness to work long hours and unusual schedules.
• Strong communication skills – professionally represent the University of Georgia while completing fieldwork on public and private lands.
• Familiarity with safely operating 4×4 vehicles and pulling trailers (including hooking up, driving, and backing up trailers).
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Currently earning credentials in wildlife biology or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Be organized, detail-oriented and self-sufficient.
• Attentive to detail when recording field data and entering it into electronic databases.
• Willingness to work long hours and unusual schedules.
• Strong communication skills – able to professionally represent the University of Georgia while completing fieldwork on public and private lands.
• Familiarity with safely operating 4×4 vehicles and pulling trailers (including hooking up, driving, and backing up trailers).
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Currently earning credentials in wildlife biology or related fields.

Physical Demands

Technicians must be able to carry up to 30 lb backpacks and work in hot and humid conditions. Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Position of Trust & Access

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 (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name Cody Cox

Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter