University of Georgia
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R27984P
Working Title Northern Bobwhite Field Technician
Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res
About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education
() . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 03/03/2025
Posting Date 12/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Outside Georgia
EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities Trapping and tagging bobwhites using baited walk-in funnel traps. A) This includes clearing trap sites, pre-baiting, and baiting of trap sites, checking traps daily and processing captured quail. B) Process quail by attaching a leg band to all individuals, and collaring a subset of individuals with radio tags.
Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities Tracking bobwhites using radio-telemetry. A) Track all collared quail 2-3 times per week to mark their locations and locate nests to monitor for success or failure.
Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities Vegetation surveys and equipment maintenance. A) Complete vegetation surveys where quail are tracked. B) Equipment maintenance (includes all research equipment and UTVs and trucks).
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities Travel around field sites. A) Field Technician will use a sponsor-provided truck and UTV to travel around the field site when necessary. Housing will be provided.
Percentage of time 5
Duties/Responsibilities Data entry. A. Banding, tracking and veg data entry and quality control of those data. B. Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 5
Position Details
Posting Number G/R27984P
Working Title Northern Bobwhite Field Technician
Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res
About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education
() . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 03/03/2025
Posting Date 12/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Outside Georgia
EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities Trapping and tagging bobwhites using baited walk-in funnel traps. A) This includes clearing trap sites, pre-baiting, and baiting of trap sites, checking traps daily and processing captured quail. B) Process quail by attaching a leg band to all individuals, and collaring a subset of individuals with radio tags.
Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities Tracking bobwhites using radio-telemetry. A) Track all collared quail 2-3 times per week to mark their locations and locate nests to monitor for success or failure.
Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities Vegetation surveys and equipment maintenance. A) Complete vegetation surveys where quail are tracked. B) Equipment maintenance (includes all research equipment and UTVs and trucks).
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities Travel around field sites. A) Field Technician will use a sponsor-provided truck and UTV to travel around the field site when necessary. Housing will be provided.
Percentage of time 5
Duties/Responsibilities Data entry. A. Banding, tracking and veg data entry and quality control of those data. B. Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 5