Forest Health Technician

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R32409P

Working Title:

Forest Health Technician

Department:
Warnell-Research

About the University of Georgia:
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 (
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Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary: N/A

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/11/2026

Posting Date: 03/09/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

A resume and cover letter demonstrating interest in the position are required.

Tifton Area

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Fieldwork – 60% of time.

Lab work – 20% of time.

Data entry – 20% of time.

This position will involve working on field and lab research projects for Forest Health and Silviculture labs. The position is stationed at the UGA Forest Health Lab on the UGA Tifton Campus. Primarily fieldwork in south Georgia, with opportunities to work on many different projects and gain skills in data collection, data entry, and lab skills. Tasks will include fieldwork, data entry in Excel, taking precise field measurements, cataloging samples, collecting samples, rating insect damage, etc.

May include some overnight travel. Possibility for extension past August.

Relevant/

Preferred Education:

Some undergrad or an undergraduate degree.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or

Competencies:

Interest or familiarity with insects, silviculture, or natural resources.

Physical Demands:
Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather conditions, including extreme humidity and heat, possibly encountering stinging insects, and other wildlife including snakes. Traverse over uneven terrain through thick vegetation. Maintain a high level of data quality collection in these conditions. Lift 40 lbs. Driving as needed.

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…