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Position Title
Deer Research Technician - Louisiana
Posting Information
Posting Number: G/R27877P
Working Title: Deer Research Technician - Louisiana
Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2025
Posting Date: 12/02/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Outside Georgia
Position Summary The technician will assist with capture of adult and juvenile white‑tailed deer using various techniques, immobilization of captured animals, monitoring via radio telemetry, investigation of mortality events, data collection and management, and interaction with state agency personnel and private landowners.
Duties & Responsibilities
Field duties – deer capture and monitoring (85%)
Office duties (15%)
Qualifications
Completed bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field.
Deer capture experience.
Working knowledge of radio‑telemetry and GPS technologies.
Detail‑oriented data collection, organized field equipment, level‑headed in stressful situations.
Ability to communicate with private landowners professionally.
Physical Demands
Driving 4‑wheel drive vehicles
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Office work
Other Requirements Requires driving, no position of trust, not required to control financial resources, no P‑Card.
EEO 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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations may contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, reference checks, credit check (if applicable), and possible pre‑employment drug test for high‑risk positions. For details, see the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Adrianna Mowrer, adrianna.mowrer@uga.edu
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Posting Information
Posting Number: G/R27877P
Working Title: Deer Research Technician - Louisiana
Department: Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2025
Posting Date: 12/02/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Outside Georgia
Position Summary The technician will assist with capture of adult and juvenile white‑tailed deer using various techniques, immobilization of captured animals, monitoring via radio telemetry, investigation of mortality events, data collection and management, and interaction with state agency personnel and private landowners.
Duties & Responsibilities
Field duties – deer capture and monitoring (85%)
Office duties (15%)
Qualifications
Completed bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field.
Deer capture experience.
Working knowledge of radio‑telemetry and GPS technologies.
Detail‑oriented data collection, organized field equipment, level‑headed in stressful situations.
Ability to communicate with private landowners professionally.
Physical Demands
Driving 4‑wheel drive vehicles
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Office work
Other Requirements Requires driving, no position of trust, not required to control financial resources, no P‑Card.
EEO 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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations may contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, reference checks, credit check (if applicable), and possible pre‑employment drug test for high‑risk positions. For details, see the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Adrianna Mowrer, adrianna.mowrer@uga.edu
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