Eastern Wild Turkey Research Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a field technician to support a wildlife ecology project on wild turkey reproduction and landscape interactions. Responsibilities include nest monitoring, radio-telemetry, habitat sampling, acoustic surveying, and data recording with a small crew on the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina.

Qualifications include a B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field, experience with radio telemetry and GIS, ability to work early mornings and weekends, and comfort

Qualifications

• B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field preferred.
• Experience with radio telemetry and wildlife tracking.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong interpersonal skills for daily interaction with U.S. Forest Service personnel.
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends when necessary.
• Experience operating 4WD vehicles.
• Comfortable climbing tree stands and not afraid of heights.

Responsibilities

• Nest monitoring (25%).
• Radio telemetry (45%).
• Data entry (10%).
• Vegetation sampling (10%).
• ARU maintenance (10%).

Skills

Radio telemetry

GIS

Fieldwork

Interpersonal skills

4WD operation

Education

B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field

Tools

GPS

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking one (1) technician to assist with a project focusing on wild turkey reproductive ecology. The project will specifically be focusing on chronology of turkey gobbling, turkey movements, space use, nesting, and brood rearing in relationship to hunting on the landscape. The role of the technician will be assisting with nest monitoring, radio-telemetry, habitat sampling, acoustic surveying, and data recording and processing. In order to accomplish these tasks, the technician will work both independently and as part of a small crew. The research will be conducted on the Savannah River Site in Aiken, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Nest monitoring (25%)
• Radio telemetry (45%)
• Data entry (10%)
• Vegetation sampling (10%)
• ARU maintenance (10%)

Qualifications

• B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field preferred.
• Previous field experience with radio telemetry and wildlife tracking.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong interpersonal skills for daily interaction with U.S. Forest Service personnel.
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends when necessary.
• Experience operating 4WD vehicles.
• Experience with vegetation sampling and surveys.
• Comfortable climbing tree stands and not afraid of heights.

Physical Demands

This job requires working early mornings in potentially unfavorable weather conditions (cold and wet). Additionally, you should be able to lift 50lbs, operate 4WD vehicles, and use climbing tree stands.

EEO 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]).

Contact

Mike Chamberlain ([e-mail])