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Spotted Turtle Field Technician (benefits eligible)

Employer
University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The field technician will provide critical field support for a recently funded project focused on
spotted turtles. Field activities include aquatic trapping, handling and marking of turtles, blood
collection and sample processing, and radio-telemetry at two installations in Virginia. The
technician will also have regular data entry and management responsibilities. The technician
may also on occasion assist other project personnel at other installations in VA/MD.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to report writing and will have the
opportunity to participate in communicating project results through scientific publications and/or
presentations at scientific conferences.

The person in this position will be an important liaison with the project PIs from three performing
organizations, as well as natural resource staff and other personnel at two installations in
Virginia. A high degree of professionalism and excellent communication skills are a must. As the
only project personnel based in the Chesapeake Bay area, candidates must be highly
independent, self-motivated and well-organized.

This position is funded for up to 2.5 years, renewable annually contingent on satisfactory
performance by the employee.

Preference will be given to applicants willing to commit to more than one year. 

Preferred start date 1 March 2025


Required Skills

Strong preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed a graduate of
master’s degree program in natural sciences. Graduates from an undergraduate program in
sciences that have extensive additional relevant field and/or laboratory experience may be
considered. Applicants should have demonstrated ability to work independently but also be
willing to serve in a support role working with a variety of other people. A positive attitude,
strong work ethic, and good communications skills are all a must. 

Additional required or desired skills include:

  • Prior field experience with turtles, preferably aquatic turtles – including trapping, marking, radio-telemetry, and blood collection
  • Previous experience with home range and movement analysis
  • Experience driving 4WD field vehicles
  • Demonstrated experience and interest in scientific communication, especially writing, is
    strongly preferred
  • Must be able to pass background check for work on Department of Defense installations
    and for employment through the University of Georgia
  • Must have a safe driving record
Job Field:
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Chesapeake Bay area, VA (Norfolk / Virginia Beach / Newport News)
Salary:
$35,000-40,000/yr
Job Benefits:

Benefits eligible, with field vehicle and housing provided

Application Deadline:

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