Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F
Advertised Salary 37500.00 Posting Date 09/09/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Outside Georgia EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Statistical Assistant I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Gamebird and Managed Ecosystems (GAME) Lab is seeking a Research Professional to serve as a project field research leader on a Northern Bobwhite project near Columbia or Kirksville, MO. The project will examine bobwhite ecology and restoration efforts on private lands in Missouri. The successful incumbent will work with landowners and other research staff to coordinate research activities. This incumbent will lead seasonal field technicians in field data collection. Work will involve quail trapping and radio-tagging, tracking birds via radio telemetry, vegetation surveys, data entry and management, and other duties as assigned. This position will involve working non-typical hours, with morning and nighttime work needed at different times of the year. This candidate may also assist with hiring seasonal employees.

This position has a limited term appointment term which is expected to end 2 years after start date. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge of avian ecology. Highly motivated with the ability to work independently,
plan ahead, and lead a field crew, including having a strong work ethic.
Physical Demands

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Sitting at a computer.
• Field work occurring at odd hours and in varying environmental conditions.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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 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 Credit and P-Card policy
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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. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Field Research - Trapping and tagging quail, veg surveys, tracking quail:

• Planning all aspects of field research, such as designing trapping arrays and research protocols
• Ensure that all necessary equipment is in stock and functioning correctly, ordering supplies, and hiring and setting schedules for field technicians.
• Conduct fieldwork, including building quail traps, setting up and baiting of traps, trapping quail, tagging quail with VHF radio transmitter collars, tracking quail via radio-telemetry, vegetation surveys, and training seasonal field technicians to assist in all of these duties, as well as providing safety training for field work

Percentage of time 65 Duties/Responsibilities
Data entry and management:

• Responsible for accurate data entry, proofing of data to ensure data quality control, and for keeping data organized.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with interviewing and selecting applicants for seasonal position.
• Assisting with writing reports to the sponsor.
• Assisting with state permitting requirements.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintaining all research equipment including trucks and UTVs.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name James Martin Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation