Desert Tortoise Field Biologist (Project Level)

SWCA, Incorporated; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Project Level Biologist – Desert Tortoise to join our Natural Resources team in Las Vegas, NV. This is a field-based role supporting renewable energy, transmission, infrastructure, restoration projects across the desert Southwest.

The position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt with benefits. Two levels available: Assistant (2+ years) or Associate (4+ years) of relevant biology experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in the collection, management, and summarization of field data and other best available information. Ensure information collected and applied to projects is accurate, complete, and verifiable.
• Directs and performs simple descriptive data analysis and collaborates with GIS and Statistical teams on more complex tasks to analyze significance, identify trends, and make predictions applicable to project questions. Directs and performs monitoring or management actions in the field to implement project requirements or regulatory terms and conditions.
• Coordinates and prepares sections of technical resource reports, including setting, objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions. Collaborates with Technical Editors to ensure quality of written deliverables.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff on resource science, methods and practices, regulatory requirements, and project or client insights.
• Assists with identifying strategies for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating project impacts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Assists in drafting of planning and compliance documents for regulatory reviews and approval.
• Communicates directly with teaming partners, experts, clients, landowners, and agency staff to present or solicit technical information. Memorializes communications for project records and shares important insights, action items, or issues with project teams and supervisors.

Skills

Field work

Desert tortoise biology

Data collection

Team mentorship

Authorized Mojave Desert Tortoise Biol

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field

Tools

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Project Level Biologist – Desert Tortoise to join our Natural Resources team in Las Vegas, NV. This is a field-based role supporting renewable energy, transmission, infrastructure, restoration projects across the desert Southwest.

The position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt with benefits. Two levels available: Assistant (2+ years) or Associate (4+ years) of relevant biology experience.