Desert Biologist

Wildlands; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlands seeks a full-time Desert Biologist to manage and monitor about 50,000 acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat across Colorado and Mojave deserts. The role requires independent, self-motivated fieldwork in remote locations, with duties including surveys, habitat identification, fence and sign repairs, and trash removal.

Expect year-round field duties, substantial travel to remote preserves, and exposure to extreme heat.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting field surveys in harsh environments.
• Ability to identify desert flora and fauna.
• Familiar with desert tortoise habitat and related vegetation types.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and independence in remote field work.
• Knowledge of safety practices for extreme heat and remote travel.

Responsibilities

• Describe field survey findings and habitat conditions.
• Monitor and manage desert lands and preserved habitat.
• Perform fence and sign repair, litter removal, and site maintenance.
• Travel extensively to monitor remote preserves across large areas.
• Work year-round in challenging temperatures and weather conditions.

Skills

Field surveys

Desert ID

Desert tortoise habitat

Self motivation

Extreme heat safety

Job description

Desert Biologist Field Position

Wildlands is looking to hire a full-time field biologist with desert field experience to help manage and monitor approximately 50,000-acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat and desert lands throughout the Colorado and Mojave deserts. We are seeking an extremely independent, self-motivated biologist with a strong work ethic to work in remote desert locations. The candidate should have experience conducting field surveys, identifying desert flora and fauna, familiar with desert tortoise habitat, desert vegetation habitat types, and non-native vegetation. Job duties will also include fence and sign repair, and trash removal. Applicants should have experience working in adverse weather conditions with a positive attitude. Field work is year-round including summer months when temperatures often exceed 110 Fahrenheit. A substantial amount of travel will be required to monitor and maintain preserves. Minimum requirements: Familiar with desert tortoise