RV Volunteer: Biological Technician
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Welcome to Wild at one of America’s most premier federal lands- Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge! As a volunteer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Biological Technicians will conduct surveys and help monitor endangered and threatened species at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Central New Mexico.
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is the largest of the last remaining intact wetlands of the historic floodplains of the Rio Grande. A small group of staff work hard to re-create the processes of the river and provide food and rest for thousands of overwintering birds in what is now a world-famous nature tourism destination. Each year the Friends of the Bosque del Apache hosts a large festival (Festival of the Cranes) which draws about 6,000 visitors and spans multiple days. RV volunteers are critical to supporting staff at this busy station.
Bosque del Apache strives to maintain a Queer/LGBTQA+ and BIPOC- friendly space and work environment. Working and living at this station requires the ability to work with, take direction from, and live near people of all ages, backgrounds, and personality types. Positive outlooks and flexibility are key to success at this large and active station. We welcome RV volunteers of all backgrounds to apply!
We are seeking individuals and/or couples to serve as biological technicians for the May 5, 2025 through September 19, 2025, season. All applicants must be available for the entire season; couples will work the same days and may work together. RV pads are the only available housing.
The Biological Technician Position requires that you work three days per week (24 hours per week) May 5, 2025, through September 19, 2025. Your lunch break will be one hour off duty near the midpoint of the day. Applicants must be willing to work irregular schedules.
There is a possibility of extending the end date through the winter season. An extension would involve a change in job duties as the refuge shifts towards fall and winter management actions.
You may be required to have a federal background investigation completed for this position. If you had a favorably adjudicated federal background investigation completed, please indicate the year and agency on your application.
Please list at least two volunteer or professional work references on your application.
Start Date - 2025-05-05
End Date - 2025-09-19
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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location:
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS Visitor Services, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.
The agency includes both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.
The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. (More on our history below.) Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country.
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Children & Youth,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
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WHERE
1001 Highway 1San Antonio, NM 87832
(33.8045 ,-106.89102 )
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2024
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