Seasonal Bat Surveillance Technician – Mojave & Klamath

The Wildlife Society; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equipment discount

Job summary

Bat Conservation International seeks four technicians to support NPS Mojave Desert and Klamath networks in spring WNS surveillance. Positions involve travel between Boulder City, NV, Ashland, OR, Tulelake, CA, and cave monitoring duties in June and July.

Expect a 40-hour week with some evenings and weekends, including camping during fieldwork. The role requires bat handling experience, decontamination procedures for WNS, and the ability to carry heavy gear and hike in varied terrain.

Qualifications

• At least one season of prior bat handling experience, including removing bats from mist-nets and collecting biometric data.
• Experience implementing decontamination procedures for WNS surveillance.
• Ability to move and/or carry heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and hike long distances.
• Experience conducting fieldwork in extreme conditions.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license and meet driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist NPS Mojave Desert and Klamath Inventory and Monitoring with spring WNS surveillance March–May.
• Travel to Lava Beds NM for bat roost and cave monitoring in June–July.
• Work a 40-hour week with evenings/weekends as needed.
• Fieldwork includes mist-nets, swabs, counts, and species identification.

Skills

Bat handling

Decontamination procedures

Heavy equipment lifting

Fieldwork in extreme conditions

Valid driver's license

Job description

Bat Conservation International seeks four technicians to support NPS Mojave Desert and Klamath networks in spring WNS surveillance. Positions involve travel between Boulder City, NV, Ashland, OR, Tulelake, CA, and cave monitoring duties in June and July.

Expect a 40-hour week with some evenings and weekends, including camping during fieldwork. The role requires bat handling experience, decontamination procedures for WNS, and the ability to carry heavy gear and hike in varied terrain.