Desert Tortoise Field Scientist - Field-Based, 8 Weeks

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ERM in Beatty, NV is hiring Desert Tortoise Field Biologists for a full-time, field-based 8-week assignment (60 hours/week). The role conducts pre-project desert tortoise surveys and supports field data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities include desktop reviews of resources, GPS data collection, daily reporting, and potential travel. A BS in a natural science and MSHA certification are preferred; tortoise protocol familiarity is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a natural science field preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain MSHA certification.
• Desert Tortoise Council Training is a plus.
• Minimum of three plus years of projects that surveyed, monitored and mitigated for target species; one year of experience conducting presence/absence surveys for desert tortoise is required.
• Familiarity with desert tortoise survey protocols.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain. Must be able to walk approximately 5km per day in desert conditions.
• Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography).
• Must have a strong attentional to detail in documentation of work.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Work schedule may include weekends and/or over-time.
• Desire to work in the field for extended period and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Remote desktop review of biological resources in project areas.
• Monitoring efforts include greater desert tortoise habitat activity in Southern Nevada.
• Electronic data collection.
• Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
• Daily reporting and survey report compilation.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Fieldwork

GPS data collection

Documentation

Communication skills

Stamina outdoors

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science

Tools

MSHA certification

GPS technologies

Desert tortoise survey protocols

Job description

ERM in Beatty, NV is hiring Desert Tortoise Field Biologists for a full-time, field-based 8-week assignment (60 hours/week). The role conducts pre-project desert tortoise surveys and supports field data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities include desktop reviews of resources, GPS data collection, daily reporting, and potential travel. A BS in a natural science and MSHA certification are preferred; tortoise protocol familiarity is required.