Bobwhite Quail Research Technician

FULL TIMEDIVISION: ALBANY QUAIL PROJECT | TALL TIMBERS SUPERVISOR: LEAD BIOLOGIST START DATE: JANUARY 2027 Description: This position provides field and extension support for the Tall Timbers Albany Quail Project, a research and monitoring program focused exclusively on wild bobwhite quail since 1992. The Albany Quail Project collaborates with owners and managers of more than 300,000 acres of privately owned wild quail hunting properties to conduct management-oriented research aimed at increasing wild quail populations and improving hunting success. This technician position will help achieve the goals of the project and includes a work vehicle, on-site housing, and health insurance benefits. Additional perks include recreational hunting and fishing opportunities on the property, subject to property guidelines and availability. Compensation will be based on experience. The position is based at the field office in Baker County, Georgia, on a privately-owned 20,000-acre quail hunting plantation. Responsibilities: Capture, radio-tag, and monitor a sample of bobwhite quail year-round on an intensively managed quail hunting plantation. Maintain proper collection and storage of data related to telemetry activities, long-term demographic monitoring, and research projects, and provide regular updates to project biologists and the director. Assist with monitoring regional bobwhite populations through spring whistle counts and fall covey counts, including the use of bird dogs to locate coveys on constituent properties. Monitor meso-mammal, small-mammal, raptor, and insect populations. Assist biologists with providing extension services to constituent properties, including technical assistance, development of management plans, population monitoring, and habitat mapping. Assist with capturing and transporting wild quail for state-permitted translocation projects. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements: Has obtained or is working toward an associate or bachelor's degree in wildlife, forestry, natural resources, biology, or a closely related field. Must have philosophical agreement with consumptive uses of wildlife resources. Experience with radio telemetry preferred but not required. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must be capable of working independently in the field under variable weather conditions. Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, as required by research activities. To Apply: Please send a resume with references from previous employers to Justin Rectenwald at jrectenwald@talltimbers.org . Pay: From $32,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person