Survey Assistant for UGA Beach Recreational User Study

Company: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 14, 2020

Job Description:

Posting Details

Posting NumberG/R07384PWorking TitleSurvey Assistant for UGA Beach Recreational User StudyDepartmentWarnell For & Nat ResourcesAbout the University of Georgia The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( http://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websiteEmployment TypeEmployeeAdditional Schedule Information Approximately 5-6 hours a day, for 6-8 days a month

Advertised Salary$12 per hourAnticipated Start Date03/01/2020Posting Date02/04/2020Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants Please email your resume to Dr. Bynum Boley at bboley@uga.edu

Location of VacancyOutside Georgia EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Duties/Responsibilities Please approximate the percentage of time spent on each task (out of 100%) during a typical work week. List these tasks in order of importance, with the most critical task coming first. Do not list more than 6 entries – do not go below 5% time per assigned duty.

Duties/Responsibilities On site surveying of visitors at beach access sites

Percentage of time100Position Details

Classification TitleTemporary Technical ParaprofessionalFLSANon-ExemptUGA Job CodeJob FamilyFTE.3Minimum QualificationsPosition Summary Dr. Bynum Boley of the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management program within the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources within the University of Georgia and Dr. Paul Hindsley of the Environmental Studies program at Eckerd College are looking for part-time employees to help collect data at multiple beach access sites located across these areas: Collier Co., Miami, FL, and Charleston/Folly Beach.

The surveyors are responsible for arriving at the beach access sites in the morning or mid-day and surveying visitors for approximately 5-6 hours a day for 6-8 days a month.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position High-School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Non-USG undergraduate or graduate student with a background in hospitality, tourism, or environmental science program.

Physical Demands Sampling will include being outside for approximately 5-6 hours a day with a variety of weather conditions.

Is this a Position of Trust?NoDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a requirement of this position?Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoPosting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume/CV

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