Lead Bat Technician

The SC Department of Natural Resources is currently hiring a seasonal Lead Bat Technician based out of Columbia, SC. Position closes 2/16/2022 5:00 PM Eastern. Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/3410033/lead-bat-technician-iv-hourly?department[0]=Department%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs SCDNR Lead Bat Technician, 6 months Position Description: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) seasonal lead bat technician will assist with late winter bat monitoring through hibernacula surveys and White-nose Syndrome (WNS) testing while adhering to WNS decontamination protocols; lead statewide spring and summer bat monitoring through nightly mist netting; radio-tag and track bat species of highest concern (including N. long-eared, Tri-colored, and Rafinesque’s big-eared bats) to roost trees during netting season; utilize the ArcGIS Survey123 app to enter bat data into the SC Heritage Trust database and NABat online database; and assist with reporting and provide outreach to partners and public as needed. Most work will be independent, and the technician will supervise at least one other technician and volunteers. SCDNR vehicle provided. No housing provided except when overnight stays outside of the Columbia area are needed, in which case $35 per diem and housing will be provided. Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and at least 2 years related bat experience OR >3 years of related bat experience. Applicants must be able to work independently and supervise others. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work nights during netting season. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should be able to work under adverse field conditions ranging from cold and wet in winter to hot and humid in summer, where encounters with snakes, alligators, biting insects, etc. are possible. Applicants should be in good enough physical condition to hike at least 5 miles per day. Preference given to candidates with up-to-date pre-exposure rabies vaccines. Start date: Mar 1, 2022 Duration: 6 months. End date Aug 31, 2022 Salary: $16.00 per hour, 40 hrs/week.