Northern Bobwhite Field Technician-TX

University of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking Northern Bobwhite Field Technicians to assist with research on public and private lands in Texas. The job involves capturing and handling wild bobwhite, daily animal husbandry, radio‑telemetry, and data entry. Ideal candidates will have a degree in wildlife management, experience with birds, and be comfortable working independently in diverse conditions.

Physical demands include hiking, lifting, and working in tight spaces. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential. The position offers an opportunity to engage with the local wildlife management community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in wildlife management or closely related field.
• Experience working with gamebirds.
• Interest in habitat and gamebird management/ecology.

Responsibilities

• Trapping and maintaining quail traps.
• Tracking quail.
• Conducting vegetation and acoustic surveys.

Skills

Good work ethic

Radio-telemetry

Wildlife management

Field research experience

Trailer handling

Education

Associate degree or higher in wildlife management

Degree in wildlife science or related field

Tools

UTVs

Job description

Northern Bobwhite Field Technician - TX

Position Summary
We are seeking 2 technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite research on public and private lands in Texas. Typical duties involve but are not limited to: capturing and handling wild bobwhite, daily animal husbandry of captive bobwhites, radio‑telemetry, clearing and baiting trap sites, building walk‑in funnel cage traps, data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties. The selected individuals will interact with the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife staff, and private property managers/owners. Employees will be working with minimal supervision and should be comfortable working independently during daytime and nighttime hours, in adverse weather conditions, and where venomous snakes are found. Previous experience with bird handling and radio‑telemetry is desired. Hiking ~5–10 miles per day, lift 50 lbs, and comfortable working in tight quarters for several hours at a time.

Responsibilities

• Trapping and maintaining quail traps (30% of time)
• Tracking quail (30%)
• Vegetation and acoustic surveys (10%)
• Data entry (10%)
• Equipment maintenance (10%)
• Driving between sites (10%)

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

• Associate degree or higher in wildlife management or closely related field.
• A degree in wildlife science or related field.
• Interest in habitat and gamebird management/ecology.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Experience pulling trailers.
• Experience with safe operation and maintenance of UTVs.
• Experience working with gamebirds.
• Experience with radio‑telemetry and field research.

Physical Demands

Driving, hiking ~5–10 miles per day, lifting 50 lbs, comfortable working in tight quarters for several hours at a time.

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, veteran status, or other protected status.

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required.