PMRC Forestry Technician II

Overview

Posting Number: G/R23413P

Working Title:

PMRC Forestry Technician II

Department:
Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

Location:

Athens Area

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/16/2023

Posting Date: 09/06/2023

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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• Collect accurate data (measurements) on pine research plots across the 10 state southern region. Install pine research plots in new locations. (70% of time)
• Apply fertilizer to pine research studies across the 10 state southern region. (20% of time)
• Maintain forestry equipment and vehicles. (10% of time)

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

Assist Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC) field crew with a variety of different field work and data collection. This will entail measuring characteristics of pine and hardwood trees in the field, fertilization, and installation of research plots. Extensive travel required to visit research installations.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position:
  High school diploma;
  Experience in forest measurements preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Understanding of forestry measurements and tools.

This position requires that you be willing to work in extreme temperatures and lift fifty-pound bags of fertilizer repeatedly.

• 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

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Bronson Bullock

Recruitment Contact Email: bronsonbullock