Ruffed Grouse Research Technicians

Ruffed Grouse Research Technicians (3)
 

Location: North Georgia
Job Category: Temporary/seasonal Positions
Number of Hires: 3
Start Date: March 3, 2024
End Date: May 30, 2024

Salary: $13.80 per hour (40 hours per week)

How to apply: Please submit an application on the UGA job board (https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/403075). Applications must consist of a cover letter, CV/resume, and at least three references. 
 

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions are open until filled.
 

Job Summary:  
We are seeking three field technicians to survey of Ruffed Grouse across North Georgia. Primary duties will be to conduct standard roadside grouse surveys, and search for grouse drumming logs to obtain samples for genetic analysis. Technicians will also be responsible for set-up, take-down, and monitoring of Automated Recording Units (ARUs). Technicians will be required to enter data on a daily basis, and may be asked to enter acoustic sound data from the ARUs. 
 

Working hours will vary depending on the distance to survey points each morning, but expect very early mornings to early/mid-afternoon work schedules. Field housing and a work vehicle will be provided. 
 

Primary Duties:
1)      Perform bird point count surveys

2)      Operate song meters

3)      Search for grouse fecal samples

4)      Enter data

5)      Traveling to field sites
 

Education and Experience required:
Must have strong work ethic and positive attitude, interest in birds and conservation, and strong observational and listening skills. Ability to navigate using GPS and Google Maps. Ability to follow directions and work independently. Must be comfortable navigating off-road locations and have exceptional organizational skills. Must possess at least an A.S. in Wildlife Ecology or related field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience conducting forest bird surveys and working independently in the field. A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. 
 

Physical Demand:
Must be able to endure long workdays beginning before sunrise, driving long distances, hiking through dense forests, navigating steep/uneven terrain, and work in hot, humid conditions with ticks, chiggers, poison ivy, and the occasional rattlesnake/copperhead, while sometimes carrying up to 25lbs. of field equipment.