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Hello geography majors, Please see the attached job announcement, sent to me from our former undergraduate student (and successful MS student) Niki Garland, who works for EnSafe, an national-level environmental consulting firm with an office here in Knoxville. You can learn more about EnSafe here: http://www.ensafe.com/. They specifically wish to hire someone from OUR department for this seasonal (three months) position, but chances are high that the successful applicant will be retained permanently. Notice the pay rate. Although a bachelor's degree is required, they will accept applications from students graduating in May. If you graduated in December or earlier and are still on this list, then you should certainly apply. In case the attachment doesn't come through, I'm posting the text of the job announcement below my signature. If you apply, please be sure to give Niki Garland's name as the point of contact (important)! Dr. Henri D. Grissino-Mayer Professor of Geography Associate Department Head Department of Geography The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-0925 865.974.6029 Web Site<http://web.utk.edu/~grissino/> Google Scholar<http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1IQJtR8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao> LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/pub/henri-grissino-mayer/64/40b/731> Academia.edu<http://utk.academia.edu/HenriGrissinoMayer> Title: Field Technician Job Description: Position will consist of providing support to a project that will locate, identify, and map stormwater drainage features along roads and other areas within the areas of Knox County. The mapping activities will be conducted using several field crews consisting of field teams of two individuals. All data will be collected using a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument with the data to be downloaded to a project database on a daily basis. The mapping activities will be conducted using a standard 40-hr work week, with a standard work day beginning at 7:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm, however, extended work weeks may be required to meet the overall project schedule. Project is expected to last approximately three months beginning on or about April 1, 2015, with additional opportunities for continued full time employment based on performance. Compensation between $15-20/hour Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent discipline from a fully accredited university. Required Skills (include years of experience): A current, valid drivers' license is required. Safe driving habits are critical for this job as there will be constant travel along the roadways using company provided field vehicles. The ideal candidate must enjoy being outdoors and be physically active. This field position requires significant physical exertion from walking up and down roadway slopes locating and identify drainage features. Tolerance to weather extremes, especially heat, working along high traffic roadways, and in areas with possible dense vegetation will be necessary. Attention to detail, good communication skills, and being a team player are also required. Desired Skills: Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and overall computer experience is a plus. Location: Knoxville To apply, send resume, and three references to: Heather Collins [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please list Niki Garland as the EnSafe point of contact. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To review the archives of CLUBGGY or Join/Leave the list go to: http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/clubggy.html