Temporary Technician; DeVault

Position: Temporary Technician (DeVault)

Posting Number

G/R28040P

Working Title

Temporary Technician (DeVault)

Department

VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab

Location

Augusta Area

Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

01/20/2025

Posting Date

12/18/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

EOO Statement

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 (hrweb).

Position Summary

This is a highly responsible avian technician position based out of the Savannah River Ecology Lab (SREL). The incumbent is responsible for assisting a current University of Georgia PhD student and full-time technician with avian field research on location at the Augusta Regional Airport. There will also be occasional travel to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

The technician will be assisting with the capture, trapping, and handling of various raptor, vulture, and wading bird species for GPS unit attachment. The technician may also assist with avian point count surveys on airport property. Responsibilities can also include performing routine maintenance for research equipment and helping with other research-related activities as requested. This position is for approximately 8 months.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Trapping and telemetry attachment on avian species (70%)
• Assistance with point count surveys (20%)
• Routine trap maintenance (5%)
• Data entry

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

• Avian mist-netting, trapping, and banding experience are highly desirable.
• Great organization and communication skills.
• Uphold ethical standards of data collection.
• Identification of southeastern bird species.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Assists with field research related to the investigation of avian flight behavior in study species at southeastern airports.
• Careful and accurate data collection/entry/management – detail oriented is a necessity.
• Assists graduate student and advisor with ongoing research involving animal-aircraft collisions.
• Provide assistance as needed with capture, trapping, and processing of avian species.

Physical Demands

Lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors 8 hours a day.

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.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact

Travis De Vault
travis.devault

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