Remote Desert Tortoise Field Biologist

AECOM; California City (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding at AECOM office

Job summary

AECOM seeks an experienced Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for field-based desert projects in southern/central California. This is a remote, on-call role linked to a Southern California office, with field assignments for extended periods and relocation as needed.

Responsibilities include leading tortoise and burrowing owl surveys, wildlife and vegetation assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or related field.
• ~4 years of relevant field experience in desert environments near southern California desert regions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Experience with biological surveys and environmental compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead desert tortoise surveys and monitoring.
• Lead burrowing owl surveys and monitoring.
• Conduct general wildlife and vegetation surveys and habitat mapping.
• Support environmental compliance monitoring and restoration activities.
• Manage field data collection and reporting in the field.

Skills

Desert field surveys

Wildlife surveys

Data collection in the field

Regulatory compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/ecology

Tools

Fulcrum

Field Maps

Job description

AECOM seeks an experienced Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for field-based desert projects in southern/central California. This is a remote, on-call role linked to a Southern California office, with field assignments for extended periods and relocation as needed.

Responsibilities include leading tortoise and burrowing owl surveys, wildlife and vegetation assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring across multiple projects.