| Listing for Job Number: 3902 Job: Temporary Conservation Ecology Hourly Worker |
Date Submitted: | January 23, 2006 |
Title: | Temporary Conservation Ecology Hourly Worker |
Category: | Various |
Name: | The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center |
Term Length: | This is a 9-month position beginning as early as March 2006 through December 2006. |
Location: | approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia |
Degree: | A.S. |
Other: | Job Requirements: Ability to conduct physical activity in the field under a variety of weather conditions, to follow instructions with attention to detail, and work well within small groups. Some computer-related experience is required, and familiarity with Southeastern vegetation and plant communities is very desirable.
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. |
Misc: | 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. |
Type: | Temporary |
Documentation Needed: | A letter of application, resume and references should be sent by mail, email, or fax. |
Contact Address: | Conservation Ecology Hourly Worker, ATTN: Cindy Craft, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Rt. 2 Box 2324, Newton, GA 39870. |
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Fax: | (229)734-4707 |
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Description: | The Temporary Hourly Conservation Technician will assist in all aspects of implementing an ecological and forest monitoring program. The majority of time will be spent in the field, where activities will include comprehensive forest mensuration, vegetative classification, use of GPS equipment, data collection and entry, and other duties as required. In addition the technician will assist with various wildlife population surveys and management ranging from invasive species management, red-cockaded woodpecker management, quail covey call counts, southeastern kestrel reintroduction, quail crop analysis, and other duties as required. The worker will also assist with the general maintenance of the laboratory space and equipment. For additional information regarding the positions contact Jonathan Stober, jonathan.stober@jonesctr.org. |
Salary: | $7.00 per hour with on-site housing; $9.00 per hour with off-site housing |
Benefits: | On-site housing is provided on a space-available basis. |
Deadline: | Review of applications will begin March 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. |
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