RV Volunteer: Biological Technician

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 welcoming and respectful space and work environment where everyone feels safe and valued. 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 10, 2026 through September 30, 2026, 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 10, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Your lunch break will be one hour off duty near the midpoint of the day. Applicants must be willing to work irregular schedules. 

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.

Duties may include:

· Conducting biological surveys and seed yield surveys

· Leading or assisting in listed species surveys & monitoring

· Assisting in habitat restoration activities and moist-soil management

· Invasive plant/weed surveys, mapping, and treatment

· Native seed site mapping and native seed collection and dispersal

· Basic maintenance and repair of field equipment

· Basic maintenance of assigned GOV/work vehicle and UTV

· Data management, including data recording and entry, and related office tasks involving the use of a computer and printer.

· Assisting with other projects as assigned based on the needs of the refuge which could include janitorial duties, water management, infrastructure maintenance, and tasks that are more physical in nature (landscaping, invasive plant and weed removal, painting, organizing and cleaning refuge shops and buildings, and other projects that are on the refuge “long-term to do list”).

· Additional special projects and duties may be requested.