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Temporary Technician (Aubrey)

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Temporary Technician (Aubrey) Department:

Savannah River Ecology Lab

Posting Number:

G/R28893P

Employment Type:

Employee

Location:

Augusta Area, GA

Start Date:

05/19/2025

Position Summary The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking a full‑time (40 hr/week), temporary Research Technician to support monitoring forest fuels. The ideal candidate will have experience in wildland fire, including a current “red card” certification, and knowledge of standard wildland fire management program requirements, methods, and procedures. The position requires strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and basic laboratory and data management skills. Duties are performed under stressful and adverse operating conditions such as long work hours, heavy workloads, and harsh outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

Data collection

Data processing

Maintain physical fitness

Qualifications

Experience in wildland fire, including a current “red card” certification

Knowledge of standard wildland fire management program requirements, methods, and procedures

Knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures

Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team

Basic laboratory and data management skills

Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions

Physical Demands This is a field position. Outdoor working conditions can occasionally be harsh (i.e., hot and humid). Driving as needed to complete job duties.

Other Details FLSA:

Non‑Exempt

Classification Title:

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FTE:

1.00

Contact Doug Aubrey: daubrey@srel.uga.edu – subject “SREL Temporary Tech”

Equal Opportunity 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, veteran status, or other protected status.

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