Desert Tortoise Field Biologist — Project Leader Role

SWCA, Incorporated; Las Vegas (NV); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Project Level Biologist – Desert Tortoise to support diverse projects across renewable energy, transmission, and restoration. This is a field-based, full-time, hourly role with benefits, primarily in Nevada’s desert environment.

The role offers growth through ownership of project components, mentorship to junior staff, and collaboration with clients and agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate data delivery.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• Two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in biological studies.
• Ability to work up to 10 hours in the field in a desert environment.

Responsabilidades

• Directs and participates in field data collection and management for projects.
• Collaborates with GIS and Statistical teams on data analysis and reporting.
• Prepares sections of technical resource reports and ensures quality deliverables.
• Mentors junior staff on resource science, methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with planning documents and regulatory compliance reviews.

Conhecimentos

Field data collection

Data analysis

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Communication with partners

Team collaboration

Documentation

Safety awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in biology

Environmental science or related field

Ferramentas

GIS

GPS units

Radio-telemetry

Statistical software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Project Level Biologist – Desert Tortoise to support diverse projects across renewable energy, transmission, and restoration. This is a field-based, full-time, hourly role with benefits, primarily in Nevada’s desert environment.

The role offers growth through ownership of project components, mentorship to junior staff, and collaboration with clients and agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate data delivery.