Avian Field Technicians (Nest searchers)
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R27760P Working Title Avian Field Technicians (Nest searchers) Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res About the University of Georgia
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Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Nest searching/monitoring
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Insect surveys/leaf collection
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Deploying nest cameras and camera grids
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Data entry
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Banding of adults and nestlings, and tagging of nestling and adult focal species with radio-transmitters
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Some radio-telemetry
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Vegetation sampling
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time 5
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The Chandler and Rushing Labs are hiring 2 nest searchers to assist with a long-term study investigating the impacts of climate change on trailing-edge populations. This study is focusing on Black-throated Blue Warblers, Hooded Warblers, Canada Warblers, Veery, Ovenbirds, Slate-colored Juncos, Eastern Towhees, and Wood Thrush.
Primary Duties Include
• Nest searching/monitoring
• Banding of adults and nestlings
• Insect surveys/leaf collection
• Deploying nest cameras and camera grids
• Some tagging of nestling and adult focal species with radio-transmitters
• Some radio-telemetry
• Vegetation sampling
• Data entry
• Other duties as assigned
Positions require good color vision, the ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound, the ability to hike and navigate on and off trail, and work alone in rugged terrain and variable weather conditions, and an interest in avian ecology. Positions also necessitate attention to detail, self-motivation, and a positive attitude for long days (8-12 hours) in the field with biting insects.
Positions may be required to work regular overtime, which is time over 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, and will be paid at 1.5x your base pay rate. There may be some weeks with fewer than 40 hours per week worked.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Associate degree or higher in wildlife management or related field
• Experience with passerine nest searching
• Experience with mist-netting and handling of nestlings
• Experience with tagging birds with radio-transmitters/motus tags
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
The ability to identify birds by sight and sound.
Physical Demands
Navigating dense mountainous terrain carrying up to 25lbs of field equipment, sometimes before daybreak, and in areas inhabited by bears, feral hogs and venomous snakes. Driving.
Is this a Position of Trust? No 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 Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy
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Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Clayton Delancey Recruitment Contact Email clayton.delancey@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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