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Colorado State University: Wildlife Biologist
Twentynine Palms, CA
About the Opportunity
A Wildlife Biologist position is available with Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands to be located at Twentynine Palms, CA. The Wildlife Biologist will be responsible for implementing the Wildlife Rapid-Response Program and performing duties of a desert tortoise Authorized Biologist at the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC), Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), in Twentynine Palms, CA.
Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT): Joshua Tree Coalition Partnership Coordinator
Joshua Tree, CA
About the Opportunity
As the Partnership Coordinator, you’ll serve as the coalition’s primary connector—helping the JTCC stay aligned, communicate clearly, and take collective action. You will report to MDLT and work closely with the coalition’s Steering Committee and Working Groups to facilitate planning, track progress, and ensure that member voices are heard and elevated. This role is flexible in structure: we are open to filling it either as a part-time employee or an independent contractor.
SNEI: Wildlife Biologists (Temporary, Full-Time, Multiple Positions)
Mojave Desert
About the Opportunity
SNEI, a 30-year-old Biological Consulting firm based out of Las Vegas NV, is seeking to hire temporary full-time field biologists for the 2025 Fall field season working throughout the Mojave Desert (primarily in southern Nevada and possibly southern California).
This position is slated to begin late August and will terminate at the end of October or early November. There is a possibility for a permanent position after the Fall season ends.
Upon hire and depending on the level of experience, the team member may attend a brief training program consisting of field and classroom training.
This position is primarily for performing desert tortoise surveys, but some of the additional duties to expect may include performing tortoise fence checks, avian surveys, sensitive plant or cacti/yucca or weed surveys, and construction monitoring. Pay rate is flexible depending on the level of relevant experience.
CEMML: Desert Tortoise Natural Resources Specialist
Las Vegas, NV, Nellis Air Force Base (NAFB), Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR)
About the Opportunity
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), Las Vegas is seeking 25 Desert Tortoise Monitors or Desert Tortoise Authorized Biologists to assist with the Mojave Desert Tortoise Monitoring Program on Nellis Air Force Base (NAFB) and the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). These positions are field work based to survey demographic plots. Field work will be limited to 4 long weekends/ 12 days of work for the year. Field work will occur when installation/range access allows (Friday – Monday including federal holidays) during desert tortoise active season (April – May, September – October). Individuals hired are not guaranteed a set schedule; these positions are hourly, as-needed. The hourly rate for Desert Tortoise Monitors or Authorized Biologists will range between $20/hr – $50/hr, commensurate with experience, education, and overall qualifications.
Quad-Knopf: Associate Environmental Scientist
Bakersfield, CA
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Environmental Scientist to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. As an Associate Environmental Scientist, you’ll play a crucial role in utilizing species-specific knowledge and environmental expertise to provide essential services and protect the environment from serious hazards.
Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact in environmental protection while learning from experienced Environmental Scientists. Apply now to join our team as an Associate Environmental Scientist in Bakersfield, CA!
RVA: Wildlife Biologist/Regulatory Specialist
Ontario, California
About the Opportunity
Ruth Villalobos & Associates, Inc. (RVA) is seeking a highly motivated Wildlife Biologist to join our team to conduct monitoring and environmental compliance throughout the southern California region. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, completing reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory permits and other environmental commitments for projects.
Knight & Leavitt Associates: Supervising Biologist (Authorized Biologist)
Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California
About the Opportunity
We are trying to build our biology department to an effective team. The right individual will have input into how the team will be focused and managed with their expertise. We are looking for someone with and Authorized Biologist status with the USFWS or being close to being approved as one. Knowledge of surveying and monitoring in the Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California area is required. The position is 8 hours a day Monday through Friday (hours and days worked vary on busy seasons). This is a full time, permanent, and salary position.