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Survey Assistant for UGA Beach Recreational User Study

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens, Georgia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 21, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Forestry
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Posting Details

Posting Number

G/R07384P

Working Title

Survey Assistant for UGA Beach Recreational User Study

Department

Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the states oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Approximately 5-6 hours a day, for 6-8 days a month

Advertised Salary

$12 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

03/01/2020

Posting Date

02/04/2020

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please email your resume to Dr. Bynum Boley at bboley@uga.edu

Location of Vacancy

Outside Georgia

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Duties/Responsibilities

Please approximate the percentage of time spent on each task (out of 100%) during a typical work week. List these tasks in order of importance, with the most critical task coming first. Do not list more than 6 entries do not go below 5% time per assigned duty.

Duties/Responsibilities

On site surveying of visitors at beach access sites

Percentage of time

100

Position Details

Classification Title

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA

Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

Job Family

FTE

.3

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Dr. Bynum Boley of the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management program within the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources within the University of Georgia and Dr. Paul Hindsley of the Environmental Studies program at Eckerd College are looking for part-time employees to help collect data at multiple beach access sites located across these areas: Collier Co., Miami, FL, and Charleston/Folly Beach.
The surveyors are responsible for arriving at the beach access sites in the morning or mid-day and surveying visitors for approximately 5-6 hours a day for 6-8 days a month.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

High-School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Non-USG undergraduate or graduate student with a background in hospitality, tourism, or environmental science program.

Physical Demands

Sampling will include being outside for approximately 5-6 hours a day with a variety of weather conditions.

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?

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 (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

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  • Resume/CV
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