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 in this position follows study work plans and established protocols in executing tasks. The individual works as part of a crew and independently. Task completion often requires the individual to solve problems regarding scheduling, safety, quality, and methods.

The individual contributes to improvement in work processes through critical observation and trial and error. The employee interprets results of efforts (e.g. tree measurements, plot layout, efficiency of effort) for reasonableness, accuracy, and process quality and makes modifications as warranted.

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.

• Install, maintain, treat, measure, sample, and document PMRC research field trials, working independently or as part of a crew. (75% of time)
• Execute field program tasks as scheduled by PMRC Research Coordinator and Field Crew Leader and following study work plans and established protocols. (75% of time)
• Implement competition control, fertilization, thinning, and other treatments. (75% of time)
• Measure and sample planted pine and secondary vegetation. (75% of time)
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in all activities. (75% of time)
• 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. (15% of time)
• Maintain PMRC fleet of vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and off‑road vehicles. (10% of time)

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

Attention to detail.

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

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).