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Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee: Part-Time or Full-Time Office Manager
Ridgecrest, California
About the Opportunity
Ridgecrest, CA (December 2022): The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc. (DTPC), a non-profit conservation organization, seeks a PART-TIME or FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER. The Office Manager is responsible for managing the DTPC’s administrative office located in Ridgecrest, California. Coordination with other employees, contractors, volunteers and Board members is expected.
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.
SWCA: Natural Resources Technician
Las Vegas, NV
About the Opportunity
Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.
Our Las Vegas office is seeking temporary Biological Field Technicians to support a variety of biological studies in the Mojave Desert.
This role is a field position that may require short-term travel away from home and long hours. Work schedule varies by project but typically consists of five to six 8- to 12-hour workdays per week, with overtime possible. Vehicles provided. Travel to and from the Las Vegas office to the project area is paid. This position may provide the opportunity for growth and transition into a full-time permanent position.
UC Davis: Junior Specialist (Field Technician)
Mojave Desert Tortoise Research Position
About the Opportunity
Seeking candidates to fill one position beginning Winter 2021/2022 (start flexible but earlier is better) to live in residence and work at a field station in the Mojave National Preserve as part of a larger team studying head-starting and recovery of the Mojave Desert Tortoise. The position is funded for one year, but may be extended pending performance and funding. Candidates must have an interest in committing to the first year. Candidates must work well both in a team setting and when executing research with remote supervision. Primary job duties include husbandry of captive desert tortoises and tracking of tortoises via VHF radio-telemetry in the Mojave National Preserve, approximately 60 miles outside of Las Vegas, NV.