Forestry Technician USFWS

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a field assistant to support forestry-related work across Southeast refuges. Primary duties include collecting baseline forest habitat data, cruising and marking timber, and assisting with timber sale administration.

Outdoor work and weather exposure are expected, with opportunities to support invasive plant control and wildlife monitoring. Preferred candidates are forestry students or recent graduates with basic dendrology and silvicultural knowledge.

Qualifications

• Preference for forestry students or recent graduates.
• Basic dendrology, forest mensuration and silvicultural knowledge encouraged.
• Wildlife/forest ecology understanding is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Collecting baseline forest habitat data (40%).
• Cruising and marking timber to enhance wildlife habitat (20%).
• Assisting with timber sale administration (20%).
• Other tasks as assigned (20%).

Skills

Dendrology

Forest mensuration

Silvicultural knowledge

Education

Forestry students enrolled or recent graduates

Job description

Position Summary

Positions will be located on various National Wildlife Refuges in the Southeast region. Potential Refuge locations may include (but not limited to): Carolina Sandhills NWR in McBee, SC; St. Marks NWR in St. Marks, FL; Okeefenokee NWR in Folkston, GA; Piedmont NWR in Round Oak, GA; Lower Suwanee NWR in Chiefland, FL; Noxubee NWR near Starkville, MS; and Clarks River in Kentucky. Primary duties include collecting baseline forest habitat data, cruising & marking timber to enhance wildlife habitat, and assisting with timber sale administration. Other duties may involve invasive plant control and monitoring of wildlife and habitat responses to various forest management treatments. A wide variety of wildlife management activities may also be incorporated depending upon refuge needs and objectives.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Collecting baseline forest habitat data (40%)
• Cruising & marking timber to enhance wildlife habitat (20%)
• Assisting with timber sale administration (20%)
• Other tasks as assigned (20%)

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Preferred applicants are forestry students enrolled in school (undergraduate, graduate program or recent graduates) or recent graduates.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Preference may be given to students having basic dendrology, forest mensuration and silvicultural knowledge or experience. Wildlife students with an interest and understanding of forest ecology and management are also encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

Work is outdoors and therefore conditions are subject to weather, animals, and natural occurrences. Driving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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]).