Forestry Technician Internships

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Details



Position Details




Posting Number
G/R07865P


Working Title
Forestry Technician Internships


Department
Warnell-Outreach & Service


About 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 (). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 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/Department



College/Unit/Department website



Employment Type
Employee


Additional Schedule Information
40 Hours per week. Schedule to be determined by Supervisor. Position will be from mid-May - mid August.


Advertised Salary
$10.25 - $12.33 per hour; based on experience.


Anticipated Start Date
05/01/2020


Posting Date
03/31/2020


Closing Date



Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants
Email cover letter, resume and references to: Haven_Barnhill@fws.gov


Location of Vacancy
Outside Athens


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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).





Duties/Responsibilities




Duties/Responsibilities
Collecting baseline forest habitat data, cruising & marking timber to enhance wildlife habitat, and assisting with timber sale administration.


Percentage of time
75




Duties/Responsibilities
invasive plant control and monitoring of wildlife and habitat responses to various forest management treatments.


Percentage of time
15




Duties/Responsibilities
A wide variety of wildlife management activities may also be incorporated depending upon refuge needs and objectives.


Percentage of time
10

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