2026 Seasonal Wildlife Technician - 26SSNTECH-KY

Copperhead Environmental Consulting Inc.•Paint Lick, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is expanding its team with Seasonal Wildlife Technicians. Wildlife Technicians assist Copperhead's Scientists with collecting data, conducting research and routine equipment maintenance/testing, and performing basic data entry while working in the field on multiple types of projects; however the technician will predominately be involved in projects involving the study of endangered bat species. These positions are seasonal/temporary, non-exempt, hourly (number of weekly hours not guaranteed but eligible for overtime). Positions will begin in May 2026 and end in August 2026. The number of seasonal positions and seasonal timeframes are approximate and are based on business need. Opportunity for regular employment at the end of the season is possible but not guaranteed. These positions are entry level, physically demanding and require travel to project sites including multiple day/week overnight stays and opportunity for overtime compensation. Travel expenses including transportation from the Copperhead office to the project site, meals and lodging are paid for by Copperhead. On-the-job, paid training is also provided. Cost of transportation to the Copperhead office prior to initiation of the project is not paid for. Amount of Travel: Estimated between 80% - 95%

Requirements

Basic understanding of scientific principles.
Prepared to be away for up to two weeks at a time including over holidays as needed.
Comfortable with working primarily at night in potentially adverse conditions and remote areas.
Willing to work with a variety of personality types and people.
Adapt easily to rapid changes in scheduling due to field work, project, and business needs.
Willing to take direction and receive constructive criticism from team members and supervisor.
Excellent communication skills including auditory, verbal, and written.
Communicate effectively using auditory, verbal, and written skills
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand, walk, sit - often for long periods of time and on uneven surfaces; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift up to 30 pounds.
Have excellent vision to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Tolerate moderate noise levels in the work environment.
Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and future drug tests as applicable based on specific project requirements.
Must hold a valid driver’s license (REAL ID preferred in the event air travel and access to military bases is needed) and have a clean driving record to meet insurance requirements.
One year experience or working towards or hold an associate’s degree or higher in a related field of study required.

Nice To Haves

Previous field experience with bats, mist-netting, and/or acoustic monitoring preferred.
Pre-exposure rabies vaccination preferred - No one will be permitted to handle bats without the pre-exposure vaccination.

Responsibilities

Assist Copperhead's Scientists with collecting data
Conducting research and routine equipment maintenance/testing
Performing basic data entry while working in the field on multiple types of projects
Assist Scientists with the maintenance and care of field data, specimens, and samples.
Assist with routine equipment maintenance and testing.
Assist with transporting equipment to job sites including setting up and breaking down equipment.
Learn and adhere to the corporate safety program and expectations.
Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working in the field.
Assist with ensuring all proper PPE and field gear is available for projects.
Understand the scope of services as it relates to assigned tasks and projects.
Complete tasks within expected deadlines and with adherence to quality standards.
Take initiative to ask questions, request help, and provide status updates on assigned tasks.
Interact professionally both internally and externally at all times.
Advance a conservation ethic, inspire biological curiosity, and drive environmental change.
Other duties as assigned.