Wildlife Field Technician — Habitat Surveys (Temporary)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office, seeks a Wildlife Technician to perform on-the-ground inventories, data collection, and habitat monitoring in California. You will analyze field data, prepare reports, and support environmental impact evaluations for minerals, range, and forestry projects.

This is a temporary appointment with limited duration. Responsibilities include surveying wildlife habitat, maintaining field equipment, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience or education related to wildlife monitoring and habitat assessment.
• Graduate education may meet specialized experience requirements for higher grade.
• Must be able to wear uniform and meet safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-the-ground inventories of wildlife and habitat.
• Analyze data and report findings; assess occupancy and reproductive success.
• Prepare surveys, reports, and narratives from collected data.
• Use field equipment to ensure accurate data capture.
• Assist in project design and layout for habitat improvement.
• Evaluate potential impacts of various activities on wildlife and habitat.

Skills

Wildlife field surveys

Data analysis

GPS & data loggers

Telemetry gear

Education

Graduate education (GS-07 eligibility)

Tools

GPS units

Data loggers

Telemetry gear

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office, seeks a Wildlife Technician to perform on-the-ground inventories, data collection, and habitat monitoring in California. You will analyze field data, prepare reports, and support environmental impact evaluations for minerals, range, and forestry projects.

This is a temporary appointment with limited duration. Responsibilities include surveying wildlife habitat, maintaining field equipment, and coordinating