Posting Number
NCA182P
Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/27002
Working Title
Program Associate in Wildlife Ecology
Position Number
15490
Department
Arkansas Forest Resources Center
About the University
About the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
The Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas County. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station ( AAES ) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service ( CES ), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
About the College/Department
The Arkansas Forest Resources Center, a University of Arkansas Center of Excellence, has the mission of developing and delivering superior programs in research and extension that enhance and ensure the sustainability of forest-based natural resources. To support this mission, the Center brings together interdisciplinary expertise from across the University System through a partnership between the Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Research is administered through the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and extension and outreach activities are coordinated through the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. The School of Forest Resources delivers academic programs through the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The Center is headquartered at the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus, but its programs range statewide.
Department Home Page
http://www.afrc.uamont.edu
Job Type
Staff
Summary of Job Duties
The successful applicant will work on an ongoing research effort to better understand wild turkey ecology and population dynamics in the Ozark and Ouachita mountains in northern Arkansas. The applicant will have access to 3 years of data including banding and encounter data from >300 leg-banded turkeys, >150 satellite transmitters, and 140 trail cameras to investigate survival, recruitment, and harvest rates of male turkey. Field work may consist of turkey capture, marking, and deployment of trail cameras during January-March. This project will provide opportunity for collaboration with personnel from state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. The successful candidate will be expected to attain lead role on data management, collaborate on analysis, and report writing. Expectations to present findings at conferences, and prepare and submit manuscripts for publication in leading research journals. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
M.S. degree in a relevant area of specialization, or a B.S. degree in a relevant area plus three years of related experience.
Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No
If yes, please specify
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Experience with rocket netting, satellite telemetry studies, trail camera data, mark-recapture analysis, and harvest and band recovery data; experience with statistical modeling packages including R, SAS , and/or MARK
Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Division s Office of Affirmative Action at bbatiste@uark.edu .
Physical Conditions
The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Work Schedule
M-F 8:00 - 4:30
Overtime Eligible
No
Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.
No
Work Location/Building
Monticello, AR
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Appointment Percent
100
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
Yes
Does this position require a background check?
No
If yes, please specify
Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Posting Detail Information
Future Open Date
Close Date
06/15/2018
Open Until Filled
No
Anticipated Start Date
07/01/2018
Anticipated End Date (for temporary appointments)
Recruitment Contact Information
Rhonda Parris
parris@uamont.edu
Special Instructions Summary
Hiring Location
222 Administration Building Fayetteville, AR 72701.
EEO Statement
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Internal Posting
No
City, St.
Monticello, AR
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
- List of three Professional References (name, title, email address and contact number)
- Listing of Publications
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