PMRC Forestry Technician II

About the role

The PMRC Forestry Technician II position involves assisting the Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC) field crew with various field work and data collection tasks. This includes measuring characteristics of pine and hardwood trees in the field, applying fertilizer to pine research studies, and installing research plots. Extensive travel is required to visit research installations.

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate data (measurements) on pine research plots across the 10 state southern region. (70%)
• Apply fertilizer to pine research studies across the 10 state southern region. (20%)
• Maintain forestry equipment and vehicles. (10%)

Requirements

• High school diploma; experience in forest measurements preferred.
• Understanding of forestry measurements and tools.
• This position requires working in extreme temperatures and lifting fifty-pound bags of fertilizer repeatedly.

Qualifications

• Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• UGA Job Code: N/A
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma; experience in forest measurements preferred.

Benefits

• Physical Demands: Requires willingness to work in extreme temperatures and lift fifty-pound bags of fertilizer repeatedly.
• 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?: No