Remote Desert Tortoise Field Biologist (Surveys)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Perks

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for field-based work across southern/central California deserts. This remote, on-call role requires extended field deployments with occasional Southern California office ties.

You will lead tortoise and owl surveys, monitor wildlife, and support environmental compliance while using field data tools. Responsibilities include supervising monitors, training staff, relocating tortoises when needed, and ensuring adherence to federal/state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; 4 years of relevant desert experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Experience with biological surveys and regulatory requirements for listed species in southern California desert regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead desert tortoise surveys and pre-construction monitoring.
• Lead and conduct burrowing owl surveys and monitoring, including passive relocation.
• Lead and conduct surveys for American badger and desert kit fox; conduct general wildlife and botanical surveys.
• Support project execution and environmental compliance monitoring; manage field data.

Skills

Desert tortoise surveys

Burrowing owl surveys

Wildlife field surveys

Data collection in the field

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Field teamwork

Driver/Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology

Tools

Fulcrum

Field Maps

Job description

AECOM seeks an Authorized Desert Tortoise Field Biologist for field-based work across southern/central California deserts. This remote, on-call role requires extended field deployments with occasional Southern California office ties.

You will lead tortoise and owl surveys, monitor wildlife, and support environmental compliance while using field data tools. Responsibilities include supervising monitors, training staff, relocating tortoises when needed, and ensuring adherence to federal/state