Deer Research Technician-Louisiana

Posting Number: G/R27877P

Working Title: Deer Research Technician – Louisiana

Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

01/01/2025

Posting Date: 12/02/2024

Location of Vacancy: Outside Georgia

The technician will assist with capture of adult and juvenile white-tailed deer using various techniques, immobilization of captured animals, monitoring via radio telemetry, and investigation of related mortality events. The applicant will also assist in data collection and management, and interact with state agency personnel and private landowners.

• Field duties (85%): deer capture, immobilization, monitoring via radio telemetry, mortality investigation, data collection and management.
• Office duties (15%): administrative work, data entry, report preparation.

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Biology, or closely related field.
• Experience with deer capture and use of radio-telemetry and GPS technologies.
• Excellent data collection, equipment maintenance, and ability to work in long, irregular hours under stress.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with landowners and agency personnel.

Driving 4‑wheel drive vehicles and lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional office work.

• Classification:
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt; FTE: 1.00.
• Driving a requirement of this position:
  Yes.

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 accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Adrianna Mowrer

Recruitment Contact Email: adrianna.mowrer