Wildlife Technician opening with Delmarva fox squirrels and bats

I have posted a position for a wildlife technician to help with Delmarva fox squirrel (and bat) projects. See below for brief description. This position will begin in March and continue to at least the end of the year. Salary is $13.75/hour. Primary responsibility will be assisting with research and monitoring of Delmarva fox squirrels (DFS) in Sussex County, Delaware. Duties will include helping with translocations of DFS from Maryland to Delaware, including trapping and transporting squirrels, conducting radio telemetry with translocated squirrels, and setting up and monitoring camera traps to determine presence/absence of DFS in specific woodlots. Duties will also include interacting with landowners regarding the translocation project and legal status of the species and with hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts regarding DFS sightings, downloading and reviewing photos from camera traps, maintaining Excel, Access and ArcGIS databases and preparing technical reports. Will also assist with bat catches and acoustic surveys. Must be able to carry heavy and awkward equipment in difficult weather conditions (heat, humidity, insects). Work schedule is variable and includes nights, holidays, and weekends. Must be available to start this job in March. Hiring office is located in Kent County but most of the work will take place in Sussex County. More information and instructions on how to apply can be found at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=021822&R2=MGCC02&R3=400305. They should also send their resume and cover letter directly to me for faster consideration: holly.niederriter@delaware.gov. Thanks, Holly Holly Niederriter Non-game Wildlife Biologist DNREC - Division of Fish and Wildlife Species Conservation and Research Program 302-735-8670