Posting Number | S09875P |
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Working Title | Research Assistant - Joseph |
Department | CAES-Entomology |
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Posting Type | External |
Retirement Plan | GDCP |
Employment Type | Employee |
Benefits Eligibility | Non-Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time | Part Time |
Work Schedule | |
Additional Schedule Information | Monday-Friday; Work hours will 19 hours per week. |
Advertised Salary | $15.14 - $16.66/hr (19hrs/week); Commensurate with Experience |
Posting Date | 02/17/2023 |
Open until filled | Yes |
Closing Date | |
Proposed Starting Date | 03/06/2023 |
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Location of Vacancy | Griffin Area |
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Classification Title | Agriculture/Forestry Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional |
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FLSA | Non-Exempt |
FTE | 0.475 |
Minimum Qualifications | Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications | |
Position Summary | This position is needed to support the Entomology department as a part of Dr. Joseph's research program with Turf and Ornamentals in Georgia. This incumbent will assist supervising faculty with research projects. |
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Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes |
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 |
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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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 . |
Duties/Responsibilities | Field work processing of samples, which includes, but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry. |
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Percentage of time | 25 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Laboratory work, including but not limited to, processing, sorting, and inspecting plant samples for diseases and insect damages. Data collection and entry. |
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Percentage of time | 25 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Research Assistant will make frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data on insect and production activity. |
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Percentage of time | 25 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Research Assistant will be responsible for maintenance on state vehicles. |
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Percentage of time | 10 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Research Assistant will assist in data entry and assisting faculty with related publications and printed materials. |
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Percentage of time | 15 |