Temporary Technician; Beasley

Temporary Technician (Beasley)

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• Posting Number: G/R31245P
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Technician (Beasley)
• Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
• About the University:
  Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
• Location:
  
  Augusta Area
• Posting Date: 09/22/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

College/Unit/Department: srel.uga.edu

Employment Type:

Employee
Additional Schedule Information:
Advertised Salary;
Anticipated

Start Date:

10/13/2025

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

Position Summary: The main responsibilities will include trapping wild pigs, maintaining bait stations, and sampling wild pigs after helicopter removal operations. Other duties may include data management in Excel and maintaining field equipment. Winter work will consist of conducting camera surveys as well as photo processing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or

Competencies:

Position requires lifting objects up to 50 lbs or more and long days outside in all weather conditions.

• In the field, baiting for captures, maintaining traps, and monitoring bait sites via trail cameras. (75% time)
• Organizing photos and biological sample data for later use and analysis. (25% time)

• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• 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
• Background Investigation Policy:
  Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and verification of credentials and employment history. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions.
• Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact:
Jim Beasley
Email: beasley.edu

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