Desert Tortoise Field Biologist - Remote, Part-Time

AECOM Corporation; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for fieldwork in southern/central California. This remote, on-call role requires willingness to relocate to the California Desert region for prolonged field assignments and to support regulatory monitoring of desert tortoise and related species.

You will lead surveys, assist with vegetation mapping and habitat assessments, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant desert environment experience, particularly with listed species.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead desert tortoise protocol surveys and monitoring.
• Conduct burrowing owl surveys and related monitoring.
• Supervise tortoise monitors and ensure compliance with permits.
• Perform pre-construction surveys and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate field efforts with senior staff and manage data collection.

Skills

Desert tortoise surveys

Regulatory compliance

Field data collection

Wildlife surveys

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology

Tools

Fulcrum Field Maps

Job description

AECOM seeks an Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for fieldwork in southern/central California. This remote, on-call role requires willingness to relocate to the California Desert region for prolonged field assignments and to support regulatory monitoring of desert tortoise and related species.

You will lead surveys, assist with vegetation mapping and habitat assessments, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, while maintaining