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Auburn University

Specialist, Natural Resources - Fort Moore, Georgia

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831


Position Details

Position Information

Requisition NumberS4049P

Home Org NameCFWE Admin Main

Division NameCollege of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

Position TitleSpecialist, Natural Resources - Fort Moore, Georgia

Job Class CodeAC24

Appointment StatusFull-time

Part-time FTE

Limited TermYes

Limited Term Length1 year

Job Summary

This is a 1-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds and performance.

Performs various duties providing professional expertise for forestry and wildlife management tasks.

The position is being hired within the Center for Natural Resources Management on Military Lands to support the

Natural Resources Management Branch at Fort Moore, Georgia . All projects are for an initial 12-month period.

About Auburn:

Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.

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Essential FunctionsCollects, records, summarizes, and/or reports forest inventory and ecological monitoring data.Assists with selecting and marking trees for sale, thinning, or disease control for designated timber stands, helps identify specific trees that are suitable for sale, thinning operations, or targeted disease control.Conducts endangered species (flora and fauna) annual monitoring and data collection, which involves monitoring and collecting data on endangered plant and animal species. Data elements collected include, but are not limited to habitat conditions, habitat age, species location, abundance, size, condition, etc.May assist with the production of presentation materials associated with the collected data, such as reports or MS PowerPoint presentations and may include information on species status, habitat conditions, and changes.Assists with prescribed burning under the appropriate supervision and while following guidelines and procedures.Plants food plots for wildlife, promoting their habitat and overall health.Assist with data collection for wildlife density and health studies, allowing for proper conservation and management strategies to be implemented.May work in dudded impact areas with an explosive ordinance escort for endangered species requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:Level I:

Bachelor's with no relevant experience.

Level II:

Bachelor's plus 3 years of relevant experience.

Level III:

Bachelor's plus 5 years of relevant experience.

Scope of Experience:Experience in natural resource practices.This includes forest management or wildlife management.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of standard procedures and tests related to an engineering or scientific field.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Possession of a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a burning certificate may be required in specific positions.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range$40,400 - $81,800

Job CategoryAgricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:Fort Moore

State position is located:Georgia

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date10/28/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their

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