CONSERVATION ECOLOGY HOURLY WORKER

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Agency

THE JONES CENTER AT ICHAUWAY

Location

Newton, GA

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$10-14 hourly DEO

Start Date

05/30/2023

Last Date to Apply

05/30/2023

Website

https://www.jonesctr.org/jobs/

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. 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 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. A letter of application, resume and references should be sent via email to: [email protected], 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, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin in November 2021 and will continue until the position is filled

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.

Contact Person

[email protected]

Contact Phone

2297344706 ext.287

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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