What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Technician (Bier) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Number:
G/R30536P
Working Title:
Temporary Technician (Bier)
Department:
VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
About The University Of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department Website:
srel.uga.edu
Employment Type:
Employee
Anticipated Start Date:
08/25/2025
Posting Date:
07/28/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Augusta Area
EOO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Preparation and field work to collect macroinvertebrates and estimate aquatic plant density including labeling sample bottles, ordering supplies, organizing field equipment, walking to field sites, wading through streams, collecting and preserving macroinvertebrates.
Percentage Of Time:
40
Duties/Responsibilities:
Identification of macroinvertebrates including being given instruction on identification, microscopy, filling out and organizing datasheets.
Percentage Of Time:
57
Duties/Responsibilities:
Basic management of the supervisor’s laboratory (order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance).
Percentage Of Time:
3
Classification Title:
Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Position Summary:
This position is for a research support technician who will assist in the collection and identification of aquatic macroinvertebrates from stream ecosystems and aquatic plant density surveys at a constructed wetland at the Savannah River Site. We anticipate this temporary technician position to last from August 25th through December 2025 pending funding.
Physical Demands:
Field work that includes hot and humid conditions with biting insects in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Tasks will include wading into streams and wetlands, carrying equipment to the field sites (distance can be around a mile), lifting heavy objects (>50 lbs), and viewing macroinvertebrates through a microscope at the lab bench for long periods.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes
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?:
Yes
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):
Yes
Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Raven Bier
Recruitment Contact Email:
rbier@srel.uga.edu
G/R30536P
Working Title:
Temporary Technician (Bier)
Department:
VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
About The University Of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department Website:
srel.uga.edu
Employment Type:
Employee
Anticipated Start Date:
08/25/2025
Posting Date:
07/28/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Augusta Area
EOO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Preparation and field work to collect macroinvertebrates and estimate aquatic plant density including labeling sample bottles, ordering supplies, organizing field equipment, walking to field sites, wading through streams, collecting and preserving macroinvertebrates.
Percentage Of Time:
40
Duties/Responsibilities:
Identification of macroinvertebrates including being given instruction on identification, microscopy, filling out and organizing datasheets.
Percentage Of Time:
57
Duties/Responsibilities:
Basic management of the supervisor’s laboratory (order and organize supplies, adherence safety protocols, basic equipment maintenance).
Percentage Of Time:
3
Classification Title:
Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Position Summary:
This position is for a research support technician who will assist in the collection and identification of aquatic macroinvertebrates from stream ecosystems and aquatic plant density surveys at a constructed wetland at the Savannah River Site. We anticipate this temporary technician position to last from August 25th through December 2025 pending funding.
Physical Demands:
Field work that includes hot and humid conditions with biting insects in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Tasks will include wading into streams and wetlands, carrying equipment to the field sites (distance can be around a mile), lifting heavy objects (>50 lbs), and viewing macroinvertebrates through a microscope at the lab bench for long periods.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes
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?:
Yes
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):
Yes
Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Raven Bier
Recruitment Contact Email:
rbier@srel.uga.edu