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Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-telemetry tracking, and nest checking of Northern Bobwhite as well as other associated fieldwork as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required upon request of the supervisors. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with the Georgia DNR. Employees will be working with minimal supervision on site and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry is desired. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants must be comfortable occasionally working alone after dark. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs. for brief periods and should be willing to work in inclement weather. Start Date: Open until filled End Date: Will discuss in the interview Location: DiLane Plantation, Silver Lake, Elmodel, Chickasawhatchee, and River Creek WMAs (South GA) Qualifications: 1. An interest in game bird management and ecology 2. Individuals need a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record 3. An agreement/understanding of consumptive wildlife management practices 4. A positive attitude and willingness to be a team player Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience pulling trailers 2. Experience with the operation of UTVs 3. Previous gamebird work experience 4. Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience Benefits: 1. Free housing is available on-site 2. Compensation: $13.25/hr Documents needed: 1. Cover letter (1 page) including your earliest available start date 2. Detailed resume with 3 references (please indicate your relationship to each) **ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS INTO A SINGLE PDF NAMED “LastNameFirstName_TechApplicant” and email to the contact information below** **Electronic submissions/inquiries only** Contact Person: Cara Stewart and Jeff Turpin Contact Email: Cara.Stewart1@uga.edu and Jeffrey.Turpin@uga.edu

Title: Northern Bobwhite Research Technicians (1) Agency: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia Location: DiLane Plantation, Silver Lake, Elmodel, Chickasawhatchee, and River Creek WMAs (South GA) Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions Salary: $13.25/hr plus housing Start Date: March 1, 2024 End Date: August 1, 2024 Last Day to Apply: Position will be open until filled Description: Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-telemetry tracking, and nest checking of Northern Bobwhite as well as other associated fieldwork as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required upon request of the supervisors. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with the Georgia DNR. Employees will be working with minimal supervision on site and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry is desired. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants must be comfortable occasionally working alone after dark. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs. for brief periods and should be willing to work in inclement weather. Qualifications: 1. An interest in game bird management and ecology 2. Individuals need a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record 3. An agreement/understanding of consumptive wildlife management practices 4. A positive attitude and willingness to be a team player Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience pulling trailers 2. Experience with the operation of UTVs 3. Previous gamebird work experience 4. Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience Application instructions: 1. Cover letter (1 page) including your earliest available start date 2. Detailed resume with 3 references (please indicate your relationship to each) **ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS INTO A SINGLE PDF NAMED “LastNameFirstName_TechApplicant” and email to the contact information below** **Electronic submissions/inquiries only** Contact Person: Cara Stewart and Jeff Turpin Contact Email: Cara.Stewart1@uga.edu and Jeffrey.Turpin@uga.edu

Title: Avian Field Technicians Location: Nantahala National Forest, Otto, NC Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions Number of hires: 6 Salary: $14/hour (techs) $15/hour (crew leads); housing and work vehicles are provided. Start Date: April 16, 2024 (negotiable-May be able to start first week of May) End Date: July 15, 2024 The Chandler and Rushing Labs are hiring 6 field technicians to assist with a long-term study investigating the impacts of climate change on trailing-edge populations. This study is focusing on Black-throated Blue Warblers, Hooded Warblers, Canada Warblers, Veery, Ovenbirds, Slate-colored Juncos, Eastern Towhees, and Wood Thrush. Technicians will be hired to fill certain positions, but they will have opportunities to assist with all aspects of the project. Available technician positions include experienced nest searchers, lead passerine banders, and banding assistants. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Experienced Nest Searchers (2-3) Nest searchers are needed for a long-term University of Georgia study investigating the breeding biology of Black-throated Blue Warblers at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in the Southern Appalachians of western North Carolina. Nest searchers will also locate and monitor nests of other focal species. Position also requires good color vision, ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound, the ability to hike (on and off trail), navigate, and work alone in rugged terrain and variable weather conditions, and an interest in avian ecology. Primary Duties: · Nest searching/monitoring · Banding of adults and nestlings · Insect surveys · Vegetation sampling · Data entry · Deploying nest cameras · Some tagging of nestling BTBWs, and potentially adult focal species with radio-transmitters · Some radio-telemetry ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lead bander/point counter (1) Experience banding, mist net extraction, taking morphometric measurements, and collecting feather samples of small songbirds is required. Position also requires good color vision, ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound, the ability to hike (on and off trail), navigate, and work alone in rugged terrain and variable weather conditions, and an interest in avian ecology. Experience training new banders will make candidates very competitive. Duties will include: Operating 10, 12 m passive mist nets (4 days/wk), point-counts (1-2 days/wk), target netting warblers (1-2 days/wk), re-sighting color banded warblers, color banding target species, assisting graduate students with projects, and significant data entry. Banders can expect to handle 300+ birds from 30+ species in a season and encounter ~80 species during point count surveys. Banders will also deploy camera traps. Primary Duties: · Leading banding crew of you and a field assistant · Tagging focal species with radio-transmitters · Point counts · Deploy nest cameras · Veg surveys · Some radio telemetry · Some nest searching ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Field Assistants (2) The ability to identify most eastern birds by sight and sound is required. Experience banding and extracting small passerines from mist nets is preferred. Position requires good color vision, ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound, the ability to hike (on and off trail) and work alone in rugged terrain and variable weather conditions, and an interest in avian ecology. Duties will include: Assisting banders 4 days/wk, point counts (1-2 days/wk), re-sighting color banded warblers, assisting graduate students with projects, and significant data entry. Field technicians can expect to handle 150+ birds in a season and encounter ~80 species of songbirds during point count surveys. Technicians will also deploy camera traps. Primary Duties: · Assist bird banding leads · Point counts · Veg surveys · Some nest searching · Some radio telemetry · Some nest camera deployments ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Education and Experience (all positions): · Some classes in Ecology, Biology, Wildlife, or related field. · Position requires good color vision, an interest in avian ecology, and the ability to hike and work alone in rugged and mountainous terrain and variable weather conditions. · Positions also necessitates attention to detail, self-motivation, and a positive attitude for long days (8-12 hours) in the field with biting insects. Preferred Education and Experience (all positions): · Associate degree or higher in wildlife management or related field · Experience with passerine nest searching · Experience with mist-netting and handling of nestlings · Experience with tagging birds with radio-transmitters/motus tags · Experience with setup/maintenance of motus towers Physical Demand (all positions): Navigating dense mountainous terrain carrying up to 25lbs of field equipment, sometimes before daybreak, and in areas inhabited by bears, feral hogs and venomous snakes. All positions may be required to work regular overtime, which is time over 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, and will be paid at 1.5x your base pay rate. There will be some weeks with fewer than 40 hours per week worked. Application Instructions: To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for at least 3 references to Clay Delancey and Urvi Gupta (btbw.uga@gmail.com). Please provide application materials in one PDF document titled “LastName_Coweeta_Application” and include “Seasonal Avian Ecologist – interested position(s)” in the subject line with the position(s) you are applying for (i.e., bander, nest searcher, field assistant). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions are open until filled.

Description: The Martin GAME Lab is seeking one Research Technician to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-tracking, and nest monitoring of Northern Bobwhite, as well as other associated fieldwork, such as vegetation surveys. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required. The selected individual will work with a project coordinator to accomplish research objectives. The selected individual will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with private landowners. Employee will be working with minimal supervision and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry and point counts is desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel, databases and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants must be comfortable working alone after dark and in areas where venomous snakes could be present. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs for brief periods and may be required to work in inclement weather. Housing and work vehicles will be provided. Salary: $13.25 Start Date: Mid-January 2024 End Date: August 30, 2024 Last Day to Apply: Position is open until filled. Qualifications: 1. Must be working towards or possess a degree in wildlife management or related field. 2. An interest in game bird management and ecology. 3. Individuals need a valid driver’s license and must have a good driving record. 4. A positive attitude and ability to be a team player. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience with safe operation of 4WD vehicles and UTVs. 2. Previous gamebird work experience. 3. Previous telemetry, or fieldwork experience. To Apply: 1. Cover letter (1 page) including your earliest available start date. 2. Detailed resume with 3 references (please indicate your relationship to each) **ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS INTO A SINGLE PDF NAMED “LastNameFirstName_TechApplicant” and email to the contact information below** **Electronic submissions/inquires only** Contact Person: Clay Delancey Contact Email: Clayton.Delancey@uga.edu

Ruffed Grouse Research Technicians Location: North Georgia Job Category: Temporary/seasonal Positions Number of Hires: 3 How to apply: Please submit an application on the UGA job board (https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/345800). 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. Salary: $13.25 per hour (40 hours per week) Start Date: March 4, 2024 End Date: May 31, 2024 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 acoustical sound data from the ARUs. Working hours will vary depending on 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 a GPS and Google Maps. Ability to follow directions and work independently. Must be comfortable navigating off-road locations and have exceptional organizational skills. Must be working towards or have a B.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, drive long distances, hike through dense forests, navigate 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. Breakdown of Responsibilities (percent of time): 60% bird surveys 10% searching for drumming logs 10% operating song meters 10% data entry 10% traveling

Title: Northern Bobwhite Research Technicians (3) Agency: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia Location: Eastern and Central Kansas Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions Salary: $13.25/hr plus housing Start Date: Mid-January 2024 End Date: July 31, 2024 Last Day to Apply: Position will be open until filled Description: Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-tracking, and nest monitoring of Northern Bobwhite, as well as other associated fieldwork, including point counts and operating acoustic recording devices, as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with Kansas DWP and private landowners. Employees will be working with minimal supervision and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry and point counts is desired. Experience with Microsoft Excel, databases and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants must be comfortable working alone after dark and in areas where venomous snakes could be present. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs for brief periods and may be required to work in inclement weather. Qualifications: 1. Must be working towards or possess a degree in wildlife management or related field. 2. An interest in game bird management and ecology. 3. Individuals need a valid driver’s license and must have a good driving record. 4. A positive attitude and ability to be a team player. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience pulling trailers 2. Experience with safe operation of 4WD vehicles 3. Previous gamebird work experience 4. Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience Documents needed: 1. Cover letter (1 page) including your earliest available start date. 2. Detailed resume with 3 references (please indicate your relationship to each) **ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS INTO A SINGLE PDF NAMED “LastNameFirstName_TechApplicant” and email to the contact information below** **Electronic submissions/inquires only** Contact Person: Sarah Jacobson Contact Email: sarah.jacobson19@uga.edu

Northern Bobwhite Research Technicians Location: DiLane Plantation, Silver Lake, Elmodel, Chickasawhatchee, and River Creek WMAs (South GA) Agency: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia Start Date: One person November 20, 2023 (flexible); One person January 5, 2024. End Date: May 20, 2023 & June 5, 2024 Salary: $13.25/hr plus housing Last Day to Apply: Positions will be open until filled Description: Seeking Research Technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite trapping, radio-telemetry tracking, and nest checking of Northern Bobwhite as well as other associated fieldwork as part of larger experimental studies. Data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties will be required upon request of the supervisors. Selected individuals will also gain numerous opportunities to interact directly with the Georgia DNR. Employees will be working with minimal supervision on site and must be comfortable working independently. Previous experience with radio-telemetry is desired. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, and ArcGIS is desired. Applicants must be comfortable occasionally working alone after dark. Applicants should be able to lift up to 25 lbs. for brief periods and should be willing to work in inclement weather. Qualifications: 1. An interest in game bird management and ecology 2. Individuals need a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record 3. An agreement/understanding of consumptive wildlife management practices 4. A positive attitude and willingness to be a team player Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience pulling trailers 2. Experience with the safe operation of UTVs 3. Previous gamebird work experience 4. Previous telemetry, field research, and computer experience Documents needed: 1. Cover letter (1 page) including your earliest available start date 2. Detailed resume with 3 references (please indicate your relationship to each) **ATTACH ALL DOCUMENTS INTO A SINGLE PDF NAMED “LastNameFirstName_TechApplicant” and email to both contacts below** **Electronic submissions/inquiries only** Contact Person: Cara Stewart and Jeff Turpin Contact Email: Cara.Stewart1@uga.edu and Jeffrey.Turpin@uga.edu

Job Summary: The Gamebird and Managed Ecosystems (GAME) Lab is seeking a Research Professional to serve as a project leader on a Northern Bobwhite project near Andrews, South Carolina. The project will examine bobwhite ecology in the context of cattle grazing and fire management. The successful candidate will work with property staff to coordinate research activities. This candidate will hire, train, and supervise seasonal field technicians. 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 require working non-typical hours, with morning and nighttime work needed at different times of the year. Shared field vehicles and field housing will be provided for project leader and field technician -- keeping them clean is part of the job responsibilities for all field researchers. The successful candidate will work closely with property management and collaborating scientists. This position is grant-funded through June 2026, and the position may be renewed if funding is available. The University: UGA (www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea grant institution comprised of 17 schools and colleges. Enrollment is about 35,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and is located about 60 miles northeast of metropolitan Atlanta. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources: Warnell is a professional school with approximately 64 faculty, 350 undergraduates, and 200 graduate students (www.warnell.uga.edu). Warnell offers Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in a wide array of natural resources disciplines. Warnell has an 840-acre forest less than 15 minutes from campus and about 23,000 acres of forestland across the state for teaching and research. Research groups of the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station and the U.S. Geological Survey Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit are located on campus near Warnell. UGA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s in natural resources science. Candidate should be highly motivated with the ability to work independently, plan ahead, and lead a field crew, including having a strong work ethic. Preferred Qualification: MS in ecology, wildlife ecology, natural resource/wildlife management, or related field. Previous quail working experience is desirable. Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification required: Experience with ArcGIS, managing data, capture and tagging of birds, and using radio telemetry. Must have the ability/knowledge of safely driving 4x4 trucks and off-road vehicles like UTVs. To apply, please send a brief cover letter, CV and at least 3 references, combined into one PDF document, to James Martin at martinj@warnell.uga.edu. % of Time Responsibility / Duty 65 Field research – trapping and tagging quail, veg surveys, tracking quail. 15 Supervising field technicians – hiring, training and supervision of field researchers. 10 Data entry and management. 10 Research coordination with sponsors, report writing to sponsor and PI. ResearchPro_JobDescription_SC_FINAL.pdf