Northern Bobwhite Field Technicians (2)-GA

University of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-telemetry tracking, and related fieldwork as part of experimental studies. This role offers opportunities to work independently with minimal supervision and interact directly with Georgia DNR.

The successful candidate will need experience with radio-telemetry, Microsoft Excel, and good driving skills, and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Interest in game bird management and ecology.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Trapping quail and tracking their movements.
• Data entry and equipment maintenance.
• Travel between sites for fieldwork.

Skills

Radio-telemetry experience

Microsoft Excel

Databases

ArcGIS

Team player

Tools

UTVs

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio‑telemetry tracking, and nest checking of Northern Bobwhite as well as other associated fieldwork as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other duties requested by supervisors. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with the Georgia DNR. Employees will be working with minimal supervision on site and should be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio‑telemetry is desired. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants should be comfortable occasionally working alone after dark.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Trapping quail – 40%
• Tracking quail – 40%
• Data entry – 10%
• Equipment maintenance – 5%
• Travel between sites – 5%

Qualifications

• Interest in game bird management and ecology
• Good driving record
• Agreement/understanding of consumptive wildlife management practices
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience pulling trailers
• Experience with operation of UTVs
• Previous game‐bird work experience
• Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience

Physical Demands

Lift up to 50 lbs. for brief periods and work in inclement weather. Driving required.

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.