Desert Tortoise Field Technician - Wildlife Monitoring

tsu.edu; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Housing provided

Pro Deals access

Job summary

Great Basin Institute is seeking a Desert Tortoise Technician for MOJA with the National Park Service. The role involves wildlife surveys, data collection, and habitat management across Mojave National Preserve. Projects include tortoise monitoring, spring surveys, bat emergence surveys, and habitat improvements for endangered species.

Timeline: early November 2026, 7 weeks, full-time at 40 hours/week. Housing at no cost in Essex, CA, and comprehensive benefits provided by the Park.

Qualifications

• Degree in wildlife biology or related field required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with field data collection and reporting.
• Ability to work in remote desert environments and meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project areas to protect habitat and endangered species.
• Conduct wildlife and natural resource surveys.
• Assist with habitat improvement for sensitive species.
• Collect, organize, and analyze wildlife observations and data.
• Collaborate with project managers and NPS staff to support conservation efforts.
• Support public understanding of MOJA resources.

Skills

Field work

Data collection

Written & verbal communication

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS navigation

Thermal cameras

Job description

Great Basin Institute is seeking a Desert Tortoise Technician for MOJA with the National Park Service. The role involves wildlife surveys, data collection, and habitat management across Mojave National Preserve. Projects include tortoise monitoring, spring surveys, bat emergence surveys, and habitat improvements for endangered species.

Timeline: early November 2026, 7 weeks, full-time at 40 hours/week. Housing at no cost in Essex, CA, and comprehensive benefits provided by the Park.