Three seasonal jobs in Delaware

Environmental Control Technician II: Bats ($13.75/hr) Primary responsibilities will include preparing for and conducting field work for bat projects but will also assist with Delmarva fox projects as needed. Incumbent will deploy acoustic arrays, run acoustic transect surveys, assist with volunteer communication and management, analyze bat calls, prepare outreach materials, resolve bat/human conflicts, and assist with data entry. May also conduct bat catches and telemetry. Delmarva fox squirrel project work will include helping with translocation, telemetry and data management, including GIS work. Will occasionally help with a project at Fort Delaware State Park that involves educating visitors on the importance of bats, the effect of White-nose Syndrome on bats and what people can do to help protect bats. Will occasionally be asked to assist with other wildlife projects. 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. To Apply, send resume and cover letter to: Holly.Niederriter@delaware.gov, fill out application (and see additional information) online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=031622&R2=MGCC02&R3=400307 Environmental Control Technician II - Bats - State of Delaware Primary responsibilities will include preparing for and conducting field work for bat projects. Incumbent will deploy acoustic arrays, run acoustic transect surveys, assist with volunteer communication and management, analyze bat calls, prepare outreach materials, resolve bat/human conflicts, and assist with data entry. May also conduct bat catches and telemetry studies. www.jobapscloud.com Environmental Control Technician I: Bats ($11.27/hr) Primary responsibilities include educating visitors to Fort Delaware on the importance of bats, the effect of White-nose Syndrome on bats and what people can do to help protect bats. Position will include escorting organized groups such as school and scout groups, as well as general fort visitors, through parts of the fort where bats hibernate while ensuring that park visitors are aware of rules and guidelines. Position will also be responsible for maintaining decontamination equipment and keeping decontamination stations clean and well-stocked as well as maintaining records and reports detailing daily activities. Other duties may include assisting park visitors and helping with other wildlife projects as needed. From Memorial Day to Labor Day hours will be Wednesday-Sunday and holidays. Because the fort is on an island, time around boats and water will be required. Individual will work under various field and weather conditions (biting insects, hot and cold conditions, and long hours). To Apply, send resume and cover letter to: Holly.Niederriter@delaware.gov, fill out application (and see additional information) online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=031722&R2=MGCC01&R3=400300 Environmental Control Technician I - Bats - State of Delaware Primary responsibilities include educating visitors to Fort Delaware on the importance of bats, the effect of White-nose Syndrome on bats and what people can do to help protect bats. Position will include escorting organized groups such as school and scout groups, as well as general fort visitors, through parts of the fort where bats hibernate while ensuring that park visitors are aware of ... www.jobapscloud.com Environmental Control Technician II: Delmarva Fox Squirrels and Bats ($13.75/hr) 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 of 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, surveying 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, with an early to mid-March start date preferred. The field office is in Kent County but most of the work will take place in Sussex County. To Apply, send resume and cover letter to: Holly.Niederriter@delaware.gov, fill out application (and see additional information) online at https://www.jobapscloud.com/DE/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=021822&R2=MGCC02&R3=400305 Environmental Control Technician - Delmarva Fox Squirrel We are hiring for Environmental Control Technician - Delmarva Fox Squirrel. www.jobapscloud.com Holly Niederriter Non-game Wildlife Biologist DNREC - Division of Fish and Wildlife Species Conservation and Research Program 302-735-8670