Transmitter-Approved MDT Telemetry Technician

SpecPro Professional Services, LLC; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpecPro is seeking motivated professionals to support field operations for a Mojave Desert Tortoise (MDT) Monitoring Project at Ft. Irwin, CA. Proficiency in radio tracking and approval to Attach/Remove MDT transmitters are required.

The role demands independent work in desert conditions and a vehicle capable of traversing rugged terrain. Applicants should have a biology/environmental science background and at least 2 years of field experience, with strong data collection and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional terrestrial biology experience.
• USFWS approval to Attach/Remove transmitters on MDT.
• MDT project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MDT radio telemetry tracking
• Perform transmitter removals and attachments
• Collect accurate, complete scientific data, digitally and on paper
• Navigate independently in challenging desert environments
• Coordinate workloads with project manager
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Radio tracking

USFWS approvals

Biology degree

Communication skills

Field navigation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Job description

SpecPro is seeking motivated professionals to support field operations for a Mojave Desert Tortoise (MDT) Monitoring Project at Ft. Irwin, CA. Proficiency in radio tracking and approval to Attach/Remove MDT transmitters are required.

The role demands independent work in desert conditions and a vehicle capable of traversing rugged terrain. Applicants should have a biology/environmental science background and at least 2 years of field experience, with strong data collection and communication