Deer Research Technician-Louisiana

About the role

The technician will be responsible for assisting with the following: capture of adult and juvenile white-tailed deer using various techniques, immobilization of captured animals, monitoring of animals via radio telemetry, and investigating related mortality events. The applicant will also assist in data collection and management. Further, the candidate will interact with state agency personnel and private landowners while working on various aspects of the project.

Responsibilities

• field duties, including deer capture and monitoring (85%)
• office duties (15%)

Requirements

• Completed bachelors degree, deer capture experience.
• B.S. in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of radio-telemetry and GPS technologies.
• Ability to work and live with team members and maintain positive attitudes during long hours of fieldwork.
• Detail oriented when collecting data, capable of maintaining organized field equipment, level-headed in potentially stressful situations (live animal handling), and able to work odd or long hours while maintaining a good work ethic.
• Able to take direction and follow field protocols accurately.
• Ability to communicate with private landowners, and represent the project in a professional and friendly manner.

Physical Demands

• Driving 4-wheel drive vehicles
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Office work

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

No

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

• Recruitment Contact Name: Adrianna Mowrer
• Recruitment Contact Email: adrianna.mowrer@uga.edu
• Recruitment Contact Phone: