Under the supervision of the Avian Surveillance Supervisor, the Avian Surveillance Technician assists with daily laboratory and field operations and ensures accuracy of all avian data. Duties & Responsibilities: -Conducts live bird trapping and sampling activities that include capturing, identifying, sexing, aging, banding, blood draw, and releasing in accordance with Federal and State regulations. -Collects dead birds reported by citizens, local wildlife rehabilitation centers, and other avian entities. -Assists in the preparation of laboratory materials and equipment for live and dead bird testing, conducts WNV diagnostic testing of dead bird specimens using Rapid Analyze Measurement Platform (RAMP) test. -Enters all live and dead bird data into the relevant databases.