Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)

The USDA-APHIS is hiring a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) in Meeteetse, WY. The role involves fieldwork focused on protecting black-footed ferrets, including applying insecticide to prairie dog holes. Candidates must be prepared for long hours in various weather conditions. Shared housing is provided, along with a camp per diem. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to work in beautiful natural settings.
The incumbent will work as a member of a field crew assigned with the protection and recovery efforts involving black footed ferrets in Meeteetse, Wyoming. Must be capable of working long hours each day in all kinds of weather and in remote locations. Duties will consist of walking all day and/or riding ATV while applying insecticide to prairie dog holes to manage flea populations that carry sylvatic plague. The majority of this work occurs on BLM lands and the famous Pitchfork Ranch. Work is at the base of the Absaroka mtns, outside of Yellowstone National Park’s East entrance specifically along the Greybull River. Shared housing (with same gender roommate) is provided along with a camp rate per diem in addition to hourly wage. Work is 40+ hours a week, more hours can be worked with prior arrangement and funding dependent. This unique job opportunity allows for an expense free, paid work experience in some of the nation’s most beautiful natural vistas. It is a temporary po...