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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.
New Mexico State University, New Mexico Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit: Seasonal Bolson Tortoise Field Technician
Southern New Mexico
About the Opportunity
Looking to hire a field technician to aid in data collection for studies centered on understanding the ecology of translocated Bolson tortoises. The Bolson tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus) is the largest tortoise in North America and a federally listed endangered species. Though this tortoise’s range once extended throughout the Chihuahuan desert, today the tortoise is extirpated from the wild in the United States and is only found in a small region in Mexico. The Bolson Tortoise Recovery Project, overseen by the Turner Endangered Species Fund (TESF) manages the only ex-situ breeding program for this species, located on the Armendaris and Ladder Ranches in southern New Mexico.
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.
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.