Bat Technician

GENERAL description:  

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hiring two (2) technicians for statewide bat research and conservation work. These positions play an important role in monitoring and conserving Wyoming’s bat populations. Duties include capturing and handling bats at roost sites, conducting exit counts, performing acoustic monitoring, and collecting field data to support wildlife management decisions. Additional work may include landscape-level mist netting and non-technical caving.

This is a highly field-oriented position with a variable and flexible schedule, often requiring long hours, nights, weekends, and short-notice assignments. Technicians should be prepared to work in physically demanding and sometimes uncomfortable conditions, including at night, in cold weather, and in areas with biting insects. The work may involve hiking long distances over steep, rugged terrain while carrying heavy packs.

Positions are seasonal and will run from late April or early May through September (up to 5.5 months). This is a unique opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on field experience in wildlife research, conservation, and outdoor work across Wyoming’s diverse landscapes.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

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

• Prepare/pack equipment for fieldwork.
• Work in a team to capture bats using traps and mist nets.
• Assist in WNS surveillance, including wing swabbing.
• Deploy acoustic equipment without supervision.
• Drive long distances to conduct fieldwork.
• Work remotely for long periods, both individually and in a team, staging out of department-owned vehicles.
• Collect data with close attention to detail, following established protocols.
• Close attention to biosecurity and decon practices.
• Data entry and proofing.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Preference will 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: 

• Experience handling bats preferred.
• Experience implementing the National White-nose Syndrome or other decontamination or biosecurity protocol strongly preferred.
• Experience or interest in working in the field, conducting surveys, and collecting field data.
• Experience or interest in acoustic or video data collection.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle, on- or off-road.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.
• Must be able and willing to collect accurate data while working in challenging conditions.
• 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 submit a cover letter explaining career plans, suitability for the job, prior experience, and dates of availability with the online Application.
• Contact: For more information regarding this position, contact Laura Beard at laura.beard@wyo.gov or 307-335-2627.
• Positions will start between 16th April and May 8th, 2025, and start and end dates are somewhat flexible.
• Necessary field equipment, including a field vehicle, will be provided.
• Housing in Lander will not be provided. Employees may be asked to utilize hotels while performing field work. This will involve paying for a hotel room at the time of use and receiving reimbursement later.

Supplemental Information
040-Game and Fish-Wildlife Division

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