Remote Desert Tortoise Field Biologist

AECOM; California; Remote; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for field work across southern/central California deserts. This remote, on-call role requires staying near a Southern California office and conducting extensive field surveys for desert tortoise and other species, with potential vegetation mapping and habitat assessments.

You will lead pre-construction surveys, monitor burrowing owls and other listed species, and support environmental compliance while coordinating with senior staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or related field.
• Approximately 4 years of relevant desert field experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Experience conducting biological surveys and environmental compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead desert tortoise surveys and monitoring per protocol.
• Lead burrowing owl surveys and monitoring.
• Conduct surveys for other listed species and wildlife/botanical surveys.
• Assist with project environmental compliance monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Desert tortoise knowledge

Field survey experience

Regulatory compliance

Data collection tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/ecology

Tools

Fulcrum

Field Maps

GPS/GIS

Job description

AECOM seeks an Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for field work across southern/central California deserts. This remote, on-call role requires staying near a Southern California office and conducting extensive field surveys for desert tortoise and other species, with potential vegetation mapping and habitat assessments.

You will lead pre-construction surveys, monitor burrowing owls and other listed species, and support environmental compliance while coordinating with senior staff and