Forestry Technician Internship

Position Information

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Approximate duration will be 13 weeks between mid-May - mid August. Start day may be flexible to accommodate students needing to complete the May forestry camp before beginning work. Positions are full-time temporary with 40-hours of work per week. Students wishing to receive internship credit may need to complete an internship agreement or practicum agreement and enroll in the appropriate course.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Preferred applicants are forestry students with an interest in habitat and enrolled in school (undergraduate, graduate program or recent graduates) or recent graduates. 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 encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Wildlife students with an interest and understanding of forest ecology and management are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

Driving, computer work and outdoor physical work as needed as refuges.

Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Vanessa Terrell Recruitment Contact Email vkinney Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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* * Do you have a valid Driver's license?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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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.