Bat Technician

Bat Technician 2024-03026

SALARY

$19.40 Hourly

JOB TYPE

Temporary Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-03026

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Wildlife

OPENING DATE

12/19/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION

ATTP99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

Wyomng Game and Fish Commission is hiring 2 technicians for statewide bat work. Duties will include roost captures of bats, exit counts, and acoustics work. Duties may include mist netting and non-technical caving. The work schedule will vary (including long hours, weekends, and nights, as needed). Applicants should expect to work in physically uncomfortable conditions including at night, in cold weather, and with biting insects. Technicians may be asked to hike long distances in challenging conditions, in steep and rugged terrain, with heavy packs. Position will last from approximately early or mid April through September or mid-October 2025 (6 months maximum).

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Capture bats using traps and mist nets.
• Assist in WNS surveillance, including wing swabbing.
• Deploy acoustic equipment without supervision and train others in bat detector use.
• Drive long distances to conduct fieldwork.
• Work remotely for long periods, staging out of work vehicle (provided).
• Collect data with close attention to detail following established protocols.
• Data entry and proofing.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: 

Preference may be given to those with a high school degree plus 2 years of experience in fish and wildlife resource management, research, or habitat development or 2 years of college course work towards a baccalaureate degree in wildlife management, or another closely related field. 

*** Agency requires that the successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work long hours and different times and days (including weekends and nights, as needed) on short notice.
• Experience handling bats strongly preferred.
• Experience implementing the National White-nose Syndrome Decontamination Protocol (capture or caving) strongly preferred.
• Experience or interest in working in the field, conducting surveys, and collecting field data.
• Experience or interest in acoustic data collection.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle, on- or off-road.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able and willing to hike extensive distances and collect accurate data while working in challenging conditions.
• The work schedule will vary (including long hours, weekends, and nights, as needed).
• This position will require overnight travel accommodation may include tent camping, bunkhouse, or hotels.
• Rabies vaccination is required for this position.   Previous rabies vaccination and current titer is preferred.  If unvaccinated, must be willing to get rabies vaccination after start of employment.
• SARS-CV2 Vaccination strongly preferred.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Cover Letter: Applicants must attach a cover letter explaining career plans, suitability for the job, prior experience, and dates of availability. Cover letter should be submitted with the online application.
• Contact: For more information regarding this position, contact Laura Beard at Laura.Beard@wyo.gov or 307-335-2627.
• One position will start 1 April 2025 and the second will start 16 April, 2025 both will last 6 months from start date, start and end dates are somewhat flexible.
• Necessary field equipment, including field vehicle, will be provided.
• Housing in Lander will not be provided. Employee may be asked to utilize hotels while performing field work. This will involve paying for hotel room at time of use and receiving reimbursement later.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. 

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.