PMRC Field Crew Member

Position Summary

This position implements the installation, maintenance, treatment, measurement, and documentation of research field plots of a large, regional forestry field research program from Virginia to Florida to East Texas. The individual follows study work plans and established protocols in executing tasks, works as part of a crew and independently, manages scheduling, safety, quality, and methods, and contributes to improvement in work processes through observation and trial and error.

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2‑year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

• Attention to detail

• Extensive work in many environmental conditions throughout the year (hot, cold, rain, noxious flora and fauna)
• Occasional handling of heavy materials and challenging surroundings (e.g., harvested sites or dense forest)
• Handling of pesticides and fertilizers
• Extensive travel

Driving responsibility:
Yes

Percentage of time: 75%

• Install, maintain, treat, measure, sample, and document PMRC research field trials, working independently or as part of a crew.
• Execute field program tasks as scheduled by PMRC Research Coordinator and Field Crew Leader, following study work plans and established protocols.
• Implement competition control, fertilization, thinning, and other treatments.
• Measure and sample planted pine and secondary vegetation.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in all activities.

Percentage of time: 15%

• Complete diverse field and laboratory tasks on grant‑funded projects such as destructive biomass sampling of pine trees and secondary vegetation, tree mapping in plantations, and foliar sampling.

Percentage of time: 10%

• Maintain PMRC fleet of vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and off‑road vehicles.

Benefits Eligible

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).