Title: CWD Technician
State Role Title: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Hiring Range: Hourly Wage starts at $16.26 (wage to commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources
Location: Fauquier County Territory
Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
We are seeking dedicated individuals to support chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring efforts across Disease Management Areas (DMAs) 1, 2, 3, and 4 during the 2025–26 deer hunting season. These seasonal positions are critical to successfully collecting and processing thousands of deer samples and play a vital role in our statewide wildlife health program..
Primary responsibilities include:
Collecting CWD samples and deer heads from processors, taxidermists, and designated drop-off locations
Preparing and shipping samples to the laboratory
Accurately entering data into agency systems
If you’re passionate about wildlife health, fieldwork, and contributing to meaningful conservation efforts, we encourage you to apply and be a part of this important mission. The position has an expected start date of 8/29/25 and goes through March 2026.
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Primary responsibilities include:
We are seeking dedicated individuals to support chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring efforts across Disease Management Areas (DMAs) 1, 2, 3, and 4 during the 2025–26 deer hunting season. These seasonal positions are critical to successfully collecting and processing thousands of deer samples and play a vital role in our statewide wildlife health program.
Primary responsibilities include:
Collecting CWD samples and deer heads from processors, taxidermists, and designated drop-off locations
Preparing and shipping samples to the laboratory
Accurately entering data into agency systems
If you’re passionate about wildlife health, fieldwork, and contributing to meaningful conservation efforts, we encourage you to apply and be a part of this important mission. The position has an expected start date of 8/29/25 and goes through March 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
● Ability to focus on a computer screen
● Attention to detail for data entry
● Computer proficiency, preferably with Windows operating environment
● Organizational and logistical skills
● Ability to decipher and manage large volumes of handwritten data
● Demonstrated interpersonal skills
● Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
● Ability to understand and interpret scientific and natural resource information
● Able to work independently with minimal supervision
● Willingness to collect biological samples from deceased animals
● Capable of working in the office or in the field
● Willingness to drive long distances
Additional Considerations
high school
Housing will be included with this role.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Marlo Gibson
Phone: 804-367-0243
Email: careers@dwr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.