Desert Tortoise Field Biologists

ERM; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks Desert Tortoise Field Biologists for a large mining project in Beatty, NV. This full-time, limited-term role runs up to six weeks starting April 1, 2027, at about 60 hours per week.

Responsibilities include tortoise surveys, monitoring, GPS data collection, and daily progress reporting while adhering to safety procedures and coordinating with the project team. Strong field endurance and USFWS-related experience are valued.

Qualifications

• AB certification preferred but not required.
• Experience performing USFWS clearance surveys under AB supervision.
• Must provide USFWS quals form and references.
• Experience navigating transects with handheld GPS.
• MSHA Part 48 certification preferred or willing to obtain prior to fieldwork.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication in a large team.
• Desire to work in the field for extended periods, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-based biological surveys involving desert tortoise translocation.
• Biological compliance monitoring during construction.
• Use GPS to navigate and record field data.
• Provide daily progress reporting.
• Adhere to ERM and client health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and resource specialists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Authorized Biologist (AB)

GPS navigation

Daily reporting

Team collaboration

Overtime willingness

Education

MSHA Part 48 certification

USFWS survey experience

Tools

Handheld GPS

Job description

ERM is hiring Desert Tortoise Field Biologists for a large scale, key mining project effort in Beatty, NV. This is a full-time (60 hours per week) limited term role beginning April 1, 2027, for up to six weeks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct protocol-based biological surveys involving desert tortoise translocation from future mining Project area to a designated recipient site.
• Biological compliance monitoring during construction.
• Use of GPS technology to navigate and record data in the field.
• Provide daily progress reporting.
• Adherence to ERM’s and the client’s health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with construction contractors, project managers, and resource specialists.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous Authorized Biologist (AB) certification preferred but not required.
• Experience performing formal USFWS clearance surveys under the supervision of an AB.
• Must provide USFWS quals form at time of application as well as references of ABs worked under.
• Experience navigating transects using handheld GPS units.
• MSHA Part 48 certification preferred or willing to obtain certification prior to fieldwork.
• Must have a strong attention to detail in documentation, organizational and communication skills, and work effectively as part of a large team.
• Desire to work in the field for extended periods of time, including weekends, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Open to working overtime.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated independent, effective problem solving and decision-making skills.

For the Desert Tortoise Field Biologist position, theanticipatedhourly base pay is$37.69- $48.99(USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees arenot bonuseligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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