Wild Turkey Field Ecology 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

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