POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Program Technician
Arkansas Forest Resources Center School of Forest Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR POSITION: Program Technician: twelve-month appointment, renewable annually, assuming satisfactory performance and continued funding. LOCATION: The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) occupies a rural setting in southeastern Arkansas and is part of the University of Arkansas system. The School of Forest Resources (SFR) is the headquarters of the Arkansas Forest Resources Center (AFRC) and is home to the only 4-year forestry degree program in Arkansas. The AFRC conducts research as part of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Review of applicants will begin 8-01-2013 and will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: B.S. in Forest Resources, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management or other biologically-related programs (Preference given to individuals with a M.S. degree). Applicants should possess a valid driver’s license, the ability to work in outdoors in all weather, be able to lift 50 lbs., and be available for overnight travel. Applicant must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Experience or background in: Forest, vegetation, and/or soil measurement Vegetation and tree identification Working knowledge of computers, computer programs, GPS, vegetation measurement tools RESPONSIBILITIES: The program technician will assist Center scientists in natural resources research projects involving field and laboratory work. The candidate will organize field and laboratory work involved with these projects and may supervise students and other workers performing this work. The candidate will assist with vegetation inventories, destructive sampling of trees and other vegetation, soil and belowground biomass sample collection/processing, management of research data, and providing information for presentations or publications. The individual should have good communication skills, possess good problem solving skills, be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere as well as independently, and be willing to learn new skills needed to meet changing requirements associated with a diversity of projects administrated by AFRC scientists. SALARY: $30,000. Benefits package includes 11 paid holidays, 22.5 days vacation/year, medical insurance, dental insurance, a choice of retirement plans, and employee/spouse/dependent partial educational tuition waiver. CONTACT: Please visit https://jobs.uark.edu to apply for this position # 0602090. You must electronically submit your curriculum vitae along with a copy of your academic transcripts, prior publications, and the names of 3 references. For application questions, please contact Rhonda Parris at [email protected]. For additional information about this position, contact Dr. Hal Liechty (870-460-1452) or Dr. Matthew Pelkki (870-460-1949). See http://www.afrc.uamont.edu/sfr/people.htm for email contact information. The University of Arkansas System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, or disability are encouraged to apply. Dr. Hal O. Liechty School of Forest Resources University of Arkansas at Monticello PO Box 3468 Monticello, AR 71656 Phone: 870-460-1452 Cell:870-460-5747 [email protected]
