Employer University of Georgia Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Agency: University of Georgia Location: Utah, Eastern Nevada, and Northern New Mexico Positions: 6 crew member positions Salary: $17.50/hour for 40 hours a week + communal housing included Start Date: March 1st Last Date: May 15th (end date is flexible) or June 20th University of Georgia is seeking highly motivated individuals with an interest in research and conservation of avian species for Pinyon Jay data collection in Utah, eastern Nevada, and northern New Mexico. This position runs from early March to mid-May 2025, with the possibility of an extension until June 20th, 2025. Technicians will assist graduate students to capture, GPS tag, and monitor Pinyon Jay populations through target capturing, count and behavioral surveys, and deployment of audio recording units (ARU). Expected duties also include, but are not limited to, assisting in the collection of biological samples (fecal matter, nail clippings, feathers, and blood) from captured Pinyon Jays, driving long distances in remote areas, hiking long distances to sites across rugged terrain, and identifying Pinyon Jays by sight and sound. Training and protocols will be provided for all duties related to bird handling and biological sample collection. Technicians may be required to interact with private landowners and the public. Interested individuals should be comfortable working both individually and in groups, driving 4x4 vehicles, and working early mornings in cold conditions. The end date for the Colorado Plateau project (May 15th) is flexible (can be discussed in interview). There will be an opportunity for 3 of the 6 technicians to monitor avian communities in areas managed for sagebrush habitat from May 12th to June 20th, 2025 in the Great Basin region of Utah and eastern Nevada. Responsibilities for this component of the project consist of using the Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Regions (IMBCR) protocol to conduct standardized avian point count surveys, vegetation surveys, and field data entry. Technicians should be able to identify western bird species by sight and sound, capable of navigating across rugged landscapes using GPS units, be able to work independently and safely in remote areas, and be detail-oriented. Camping on public land may be required to access survey sites in the early morning and avoid driving long distances in the dark (gear will be provided by the employer). -- Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving history, at the time of employment. -- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, with weekends and holidays possible depending on weather and data collection needs. -- Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, honest, able and willing to work outdoors in harsh conditions and in remote areas. -- Must be able to work alone and within a team setting and get along with others as a successful candidate will be living with co-workers. -- Preference will be given to applicants with avian banding, handling, and survey work histories (although is not required). Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Three technicians will conduct fieldwork throughout the Colorado Plateau in Utah and northern New Mexico. The other three hired technicians will work within the Great Basin region of Utah and eastern Nevada. Salary: $17.50/hour (40 hours a week) Application Deadline: Sun, 12/01/2024 - 12:00pm
