Deadline: Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Jones Center at Ichauway Job Field: Forestry Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: The 29,000 acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands and 26 miles of two stream and river ecosystems. For more information visit our web site: www.jonesctr.org. Job Description: The Jones Center invites applications for a Temporary Conservation Ecology Hourly Worker position. This is a 6-month position beginning as soon as February 1, 2023 with a 3 month evaluation period. Further extension may be available with productive performance reviews. On-site housing is provided on a space-available basis. The Conservation Ecology Hourly Worker will assist in all aspects of implementing an ecological forestry and wildlife monitoring program. The candidate will be responsible for leading a crew of seasonal employees from May-August performing Forestry Monitoring Plots A large portion of time will be spent in the field, where activities will include forest mensuration, timber cruising, vegetative classification, identifying red-cockaded woodpeckers with spotting scopes, use of GPS equipment, and data collection. In addition, the worker will assist with various wildlife population surveys and management, including red-cockaded woodpecker management, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife related projects. Finally the worker will be involved with data entry and other duties as required. Qualifications: Job Requirements: Ability to conduct physical activity in the field under a variety of weather conditions, to follow instructions with attention to detail, work independently, as well as work well within small groups. Some computer-related experience is required, and familiarity or experience with Southeastern wildlife, vegetation and plant communities is desirable. GIS experience a plus. Qualifications: Minimum A.S. degree (or substantial progress toward an A.S. or B.S. degree) in forestry, wildlife ecology, conservation biology, ecology, or related field. Salary: Wage depends on experience: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour with housing, (limited on-site housing is available), or $12.00 - $14.00 per hour without housing. No benefits package is available. How to Apply: A letter of application, resume and references should be sent via email to: jobs@jonesctr.org, Subject line: Conservation Ecology Hourly Worker, or by mail to The Jones Center, Attn: Cindy Craft, 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870, or FAX to (229)734-4707. For additional information regarding the position contact Zach Henshaw, zach.henshaw@jonesctr.org. Review of applications will begin in November 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Jones Center at Ichauway aspires to fully embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We reject all forms of racism including overt and systemic, prejudice, discrimination or hate toward any race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, or professional status. The Jones Center at Ichauway is an equal opportunity/affirmative action E-Verify employer. https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/conservation-ecology-hourly-worker/ https://www.jonesctr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tempconservtech2023.pdf
