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United States Department of Navy, NAWSCL: Natural Resources Specialist
Ridgecrest, California
About the Opportunity
Support NAWSCL (Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake) natural resources program and work within interdisciplinary teams regarding fish and wildlife management, endangered species management and Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations, and other natural resources management that may affect naval operations and facilities planning, design, and construction. Minimum requirements: US citizenship, Bachelor Science (BS) degree in Wildlife Biology, Botany, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Range Management, Natural Resources Management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. This position is for a full time, permanent federal civilian position, GS-0401-5/7 with a targeted career path to a GS-0401-12, with full federal benefits.
MWD: Sr Environmental Specialist
Parker Dam, CA
About the Opportunity
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist who will be the Environmental Planning Section point of contact and will oversee all environmental planning work for both operations and maintenance (O&M) activities and capital investment plan (CIP) projects in MWD’s Desert operations area in coordination with Water System Operations managers and staff. The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance and preparing documentation associated with environmental planning laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, state and federal Endangered Species Acts, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
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.
BEC Environmental: Desert Tortoise Biologist & Desert Wildlife Biologist / Botanist
Great Basin, Mojave, and/or Sonoran Desert
About the Opportunities
Desert Tortoise Biologist
Seeking a biologist or wildlife ecologist with knowledge of and field experience with Great Basin and Mojave Desert flora and fauna, including at least 4 years of experience with conducting surveys for state and/or federally protected species, including at least 2 years of experience with the desert tortoise, as well as interest in developing all or portions of survey reports, biological assessments, NEPA documents, conservation/mitigation plans, and other related documents.
Desert Wildlife Biologist / Botanist
Seeking a biologist, botanist, or plant ecologist with knowledge of and field experience with Great Basin, Mojave, and/or Sonoran Desert flora and fauna, as well as interest in developing all or portions of survey reports, biological assessments, NEPA documents, conservation/mitigation plans, and other related documents.
SNEI: Wildlife Biologist
Mojave Desert
About the Opportunity
SNEI, a 30-year-old Biological Consulting firm based out of Las Vegas NV, is seeking to hire full-time qualified field biologists to become part of our team, working throughout the Mojave Desert (primarily southern Nevada and southern California).
Upon hire, and depending on the level of experience, the applicant will attend field and classroom training, and then be placed on projects, where they will shadow a biologist(s) to learn the process of the job and gain a thorough understanding of what will be expected of them. Some of the duties to be expected may include; construction monitoring, performing desert tortoise surveys, desert-tortoise fence checks, avian surveys and sensitive plant surveys. Once the lead biologist on the project feels that the applicant is ready to perform his or her duties, they will be assigned their specific duties on the project. Or in some cases, you will need approval from Fish and Wildlife to perform the duties of a wildlife biologist. Experienced desert tortoise biologists will have a modified training period.
Construction monitoring in desert tortoise habitat involves having biologists present on construction sites (pipelines, electrical transmission lines, solar projects, highway paving, etc.) making sure workers adhere to the state and federal permits of their project, to remain in compliance.
Wildlands Desert Biologist
Colorado Desert of Southern California
About the Opportunity
Wildlands is seeking a Senior Desert Biologist for supervision and oversight, of personnel and equipment, necessary to manage and monitor approximately 30,000-acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat throughout the Colorado Desert between Indio CA and Blythe CA.
This position will be responsible for overall management of biology staff for preserve monitoring, reconnaissance surveys, limited land management, reporting and associated coordination. Responsibilities include annual monitoring and reporting, desert tortoise reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, non-native vegetation management, removing trash/debris and fencing/signage repair. Additional tasks may include data entry, data review, game camera management and photo management. The successful candidate will be good at scheduling, problem solving, have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and an attention to detail. Previous personnel management is a strong plus.
This position is based in the Colorado Desert of Southern California and is year-around including summer months where temperatures often exceed 110˚ F. Applicants should have experience working in extreme climates.
The position requires the ability to identify desert fauna, delineate State waters, and distinguish between numerous species of native and non-native vegetation. A moderate amount of travel may be required in certain months to maintain other preserved areas, as needed.