Wildlife Disease Specialist

Job Summary

To support wildlife conservation efforts, the part-time Wildlife Disease Specialist will develop a comprehensive wildlife disease surveillance plan for a national park, focusing on disease prioritization, surveillance strategies, and training park personnel, all while working remotely for approximately 10 hours a week over a 6 to 9 month period.

Key responsibilities

• Refine goals and components of the wildlife disease surveillance plan in collaboration with NPS veterinarians and park managers
• Identify priority diseases and develop surveillance strategies that align with park management operations
• Train park personnel in surveillance strategies and establish communication protocols for disease outbreak responses

Required qualifications

• Graduate (PhD) or professional (DVM) degree in biological, wildlife, or veterinary-related fields
• Experience in wildlife disease, diagnostic interpretation, and epidemiology
• Ability to operate a computer and phone, with access to a workable space