Position Function:
Work with a team to install, measure, monitor, collect and analyze samples from forests planted under the USDA CRP program in southeastern United States.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Forestry is one of three departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University. The faculty have diverse teaching, research, service, and outreach expertise in the disciplines of forest biology and watershed management; forest economics, management, and policy; and forest measurements, biometrics, and spatial technologies. The Department has two undergraduate degree programs, Forestry and Natural Resource and Environmental Conservation, each accredited by the Society of American Foresters with ~200 students in addition to ~40 graduate students in both on-campus and distance education programs. The University’s John W. Starr Memorial Forest (a +8,000-acre research and teaching forest), the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, and the Tombigbee National Forest are located in close proximity to the University and used for teaching, research, and Extension/outreach activities.
Mississippi State University is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity (R1) institution and a land grant university with a strong connection to the state-wide Extension Service. The University is in Starkville, a medium-size college town in northeast Mississippi (www.msstate.edu/web/about).
Anticipated Appointment Date:
November 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary position responsibilities are measuring forest vegetation, collecting soil and biomass samples, processing and assisting with the processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, and recording data with proper documentation. The position will be supervised in the field by the project’s Lead Research Technician or a graduate student. This position will involve overnight travel to visit research sites located in AL, AR, LA, MS and TN. Must be able to schedule field work several weeks ahead of time and communicate availability for travel directly with Project Manager in timely fashion. Cumulative hours will not exceed 720.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma.
Experience: Relevant experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
Substitutions: An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered for this position.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Forest Inventory.
Experience with field forestry techniques and/or commensurate education in forestry.
A B.S. in forestry or related subject completed or in-progress.
Proficiency using a map and compass to navigate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to drive long distances and spend long days in the field.
Ability to work with others.
Ability to walk long distances and carry 30+ pounds of gear.
Knowledge of and use of MS Office.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Able to work independently in remote locations.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Frequent travel to AL, AR, LA, MS and TN with 1-3 overnight stays per week. Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more
elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of
being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Please apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include a cover letter and resume.
Screening Date:
October 15, 2024, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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