PMRC Forestry Technician II

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a field technician to assist PMRC field crew with data collection and field work, including measuring pine and hardwood trees, fertilization, and installing research plots.

The role requires extensive travel to research installations across the region and working in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in forest measurements preferred.
• Willingness to lift fifty-pound bags of fertilizer and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate data (measurements) on pine research plots across the 10-state southern region; install plots in new locations.
• Apply fertilizer to pine research studies across the 10-state southern region.
• Maintain forestry equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Forestry measurements

Data collection

Field work

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Assist Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC) field crew with a variety of different field work and data collection. This will entail measuring characteristics of pine and hardwood trees in the field, fertilization, and installation of research plots. Extensive travel required to visit research installations.

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate data (measurements) on pine research plots across the 10-state southern region; install pine research plots in new locations. (70%)
• Apply fertilizer to pine research studies across the 10-state southern region. (20%)
• Maintain forestry equipment and vehicles. (10%)

Education & Experience

High school diploma; experience in forest measurements preferred.

Required Skills

Understanding of forestry measurements and tools.

Physical Demands

This position requires that you be willing to work in extreme temperatures and lift fifty-pound bags of fertilizer repeatedly.

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]).