Monday, April 25, 2022

Squirrel & Bat Technician

 

Environmental Control Technician III: Delmarva Fox Squirrels and Bats ($14.69/hr)

Primary responsibilities will be associated with conducting field research with Delmarva fox squirrels (DFS) and helping with bat projects. Duties with DFS will include setting up and monitoring camera traps, assisting with translocations of DFS, trapping and transporting squirrels and conducting radio telemetry.  Work will be conducted independently and as a team leader. Duties will also include soliciting reports of DFS sightings, maintaining Excel, Access and GIS databases, and preparing technical reports. Bat work may include acoustic surveys, bat catches, radio telemetry, preparing outreach materials, resolving bat/human conflicts, and managing data. Much of the bat fieldwork will occur during evening and nighttime hours, sometimes in hot/humid and buggy conditions. Field work with either species will include carrying heavy and awkward equipment in difficult weather conditions. This position will also assist with other projects.


To Apply, send resume and cover letter to: Holly.Niederriter@delaware.gov 


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fill out application (and see additional information) online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=042022&R2=MGCC03&R3=400300