Authorized Desert Tortoise Biologist - (on-call)
Core
Lead field-based biological surveys, monitoring, and regulatory compliance for desert tortoise, burrowing owl, and other special-status species in southern/central California deserts.
Role type
Senior IC field biologist (wildlife/ecology)
Builds
Field data, compliance reports, and habitat restoration oversight for environmental projects
Domain
Environmental consulting / Wildlife biology / Desert ecology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
desert tortoise behavior and ecology expertise, burrowing owl surveying, burrow excavation and reconstruction, wildlife and vegetation mapping, electronic data collection, regulatory compliance monitoring, team supervision, rugged terrain navigation
Preferred skills
USFWS biological opinion implementation, CDFW incidental take permits, Mojave Population Field Manual knowledge, 4-wheel drive vehicle operation, mitigation and reporting program experience, Endangered Species Act familiarity
Technologies
Fulcrum, Field Maps
Responsibilities
Locate, identify, and report desert tortoise signs; handle, relocate, and translocate desert tortoises; excavate and reconstruct burrows; conduct burrowing owl and other special-status species surveys; oversee restoration crew work; supervise junior monitors; halt project activities per permit provisions; manage field data collection and analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC