PMRC Field Crew Member

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Posting Number: S13576P

Working Title: PMRC Field Crew Member

Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday thru Friday 8-5, some weekend and evening work may be required.

Advertised Salary: commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 05/15/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 06/01/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Title: Research Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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.

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, working as part of a crew and independently. Task completion often requires solving problems regarding scheduling, safety, quality, and methods.

The employee contributes to improvement in work processes through critical observation and trial and error, and interprets results of efforts for reasonableness, accuracy, and process quality, making modifications as warranted.

Attention to detail.

• 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.
• Is driving a responsibility of…