NPS WNS Surveillance Technician
Job Description
Job Description
Bat Conservation International
NPS White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance Technician
Status: Seasonal, hourly, non-exempt
Reports to: Bat Conservation International PacWest Conservation Research Coordinator and National Park Service Klamath Network
Start Date: March 16, 2026
End Date: June 1, 2026
Salary: $21.50/hour
Duty Station: Ashland, OR
Reporting Locations: Boulder City, NV (March 16 – April 18) and Ashland, OR (April 19 – June 1)
Application Due Date: Midnight Pacific Time on Sunday, November 23, 2025
Position Title: NPS White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance Technician
Position Description: Assist the National Park Service (NPS) Mojave Desert and Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Networks with spring white-nose syndrome (WNS) surveillance
- As part of a 4-5 person crew, capture bats using mist-nets, H-nets, funnel traps, and other methods
- Collect tissue swabs and guano samples
- Conduct emergence counts and roost checks
- Work safely in the field
- Submit accurate data in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively with crewmates and other parties
- Travel between the office and various field sites
- Camp while in the field (ranges from primitive car camping to front country car camping with amenities)
Required qualifications:
- Experience and proficiency with capturing and handling bats
- Experience with western bat species identification
- Experience implementing swab sampling protocols and decontamination procedures for WNS surveillance
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license and meet Bat Conservation International’s driving and safety standards (MVR check required)
- Ability to move and/or carry heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and hike long distances with a heavy backpack through varied terrain
Desired qualifications:
- Experience driving 4WD or AWD vehicles on primitive roads
- Experience conducting fieldwork in extreme conditions
- Current rabies pre-exposure vaccination status (Titer check record within last 2 years)
- Wilderness travel and camping skills
Work Competencies:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a self-starter
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptive
- Comfortable working outdoors
Details
- When traveling away from the base location, crews are entitled to up to $40/night for meals on a reimbursement basis.
- While conducting field work at MOJN, a campsite at Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be provided for use during days off.
- Travel costs associated with relocating between spring and summer work locations will be covered by the project.
- Costs associated with traveling to the first reporting location (Boulder City, NV) will not be covered by the project.
- Crew members typically work a 40-hour week with a varied work schedule that will often include evenings and occasional weekends. The days of the week worked, and the number of hours per day will vary with the activity, field conditions, logistics, and bat behavior. Individual trips may range from 2 to 8 days.
Resources & Benefits
- Accrued sick time
- Option for 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount program for professional equipment
BCI and NPS Partnership
Bat Conservation International (BCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide. This position is a collaboration with our partner, the National Park Service, where day-to-day activities and fieldwork will be supervised by NPS staff, and administrative, coordination, and payroll support will be offered by BCI.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)
BCI is deeply committed to JEDI and embeds JEDI-centered practices in the conservation work and organizational culture. BCI is determined to be an employer of choice and believes that the best organizational performance will come from a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
To Apply:
BCI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all of its forms, and we hire the best person we can for each role, no matter your personal background. Research tells us that applicants who are female or non-binary, as well as applicants who are people of color, are less likely to apply for roles they do not feel 100% qualified for. If you have 70% or more of the required and desired qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Individuals interested in applying should upload their curriculum vitae, list of two references, and a single-page cover letter to the application portal. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in this position, how your work and lived experiences have prepared you to be successful in this position, and how this role aligns with you and your career.
Job offerings are contingent on passing a background check and proof of a clean driving record.
Applications are due by midnight Pacific Time on Sunday, November 23, 2025, and interviews will be held between December 1 – 8.
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