Northern Bobwhite Field Technician-TX

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R33420P Working Title Northern Bobwhite Field Technician-TX Department Warnell-Research About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 09/14/2026 Posting Date 05/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Outside Georgia EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Trapping Quail

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Tracking Quail

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Vegetation and acoustic surveys, other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Data entry

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Equipment maintenance

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Driving between sites

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

We are seeking 2 technicians to assist with Northern Bobwhite research on public and private lands in Texas. Typical duties involve but are not limited to: Capturing and handling wild bobwhite, daily animal husbandry of captive bobwhites, radio-telemetry, clearing and baiting trap sites, building walk-in funnel cage traps, data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various duties. The selected individuals will interact with the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife staff, and private property managers/owners. Employees will be working with minimal supervision and should be comfortable working independently during daytime and nighttime hours, in adverse weather conditions, and where venomous snakes are found. Previous experience with bird handling and radio-telemetry is desired. Hiking ~5-10 miles per day, lift 50 lbs, and comfortable working in tight quarters for several hours at a time.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position Associate degree or higher in wildlife management or closely related field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• A degree in wildlife science or related field.
• An interest in habitat and gamebird management/ecology
• A good work ethic and positive attitude
• Experience pulling trailers
• Experience with safe operation and maintenance of UTVs
• Experience working with gamebirds
• Experience with radio-telemetry and field research

Physical Demands

Driving. Hiking ~5-10 miles per day, lift 50 lbs, and comfortable working in tight quarters for several hours at a time.

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 Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes 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 Background Investigation Policy

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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 Clayton Delancey Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid Driver's license?

• YES

• NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References with Contact Information