Student Field Worker Supervisor

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Job 95052
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General Description
Student is responsible for demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of specified field work under indirect supervision. Student must demonstrate a high degree of technical expertise exercising independent judgment, initiative and discretion. Student supervises a crew of other students in the field.

Duties (may include but not limited to)
Leads field crews
Assists in the development of field testing strategies
Schedules field surveys and data collection
Performs minor maintenance on equipment
Supervises student activities
Accumulates data for field projects
Performs specified tasks associated with the project
Takes samples
Summarizes and analyzes samples
Codes and verifies data
Operates equipment
Performs tests and technical measurements

Additional Requirements (may include but not limited to)
Will vary based on needs of project
Exhibits the ability to work independently
Pays attention to detail
May be required to travel
Exhibits excellent leadership abilities
Shows expertise in subject area
Must sign a confidentiality agreement

The description above reflects the general duties and requirements considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered a comprehensive description of all work requirements which may be inherent to the position. Individual departments may have specific requirements not detailed above.

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