Temporary Technician (Aubrey)

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking a full-time (40 hr/week), temporary Research Technicians to support monitoring forest fuels. The ideal candidate will have experience in wildland fire, including previous or current 'red card' certification and training. Specific qualifications include: maintenance of physical fitness; knowledge of standard wildland fire management program requirements, methods and procedures; knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures; perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, adverse working and environmental conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, be capable of working independently and as part of a team and be able to troubleshoot problems with equipment. Basic laboratory and data management skills are needed.

Requirements

• Experience in wildland fire
• Current or previous 'red card' certification
• Knowledge of fire behavior and hazards
• Ability to perform under adverse conditions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic laboratory and data management skills

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring forest fuels
• Maintain physical fitness
• Knowledge of wildland fire management program requirements
• Understand fire behavior and hazards
• Follow accepted fire safety practices and procedures
• Perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment
• Manage basic laboratory and data tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services