Authorized Desert Tortoise Biologist - (on-call)
Core
Lead field-based biological surveys and regulatory compliance monitoring for desert tortoise, burrowing owl, and other special-status species in southern/central California deserts, including handling, relocation, and burrow excavation.
Role type
Senior IC field biologist (wildlife/endangered species)
Builds
Field data, compliance reports, and habitat restoration oversight
Domain
Environmental consulting / Wildlife biology / Endangered species management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Desert tortoise behavior and ecology expertise, burrowing owl surveying, burrow excavation and reconstruction, wildlife handling and relocation, 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, 10(A)(1)(a) permit, 4-wheel drive vehicle operation, construction project experience, mitigation and reporting programs
Technologies
Fulcrum, Field Maps
Responsibilities
Conduct desert tortoise and burrowing owl surveys; handle and relocate tortoises; excavate and reconstruct burrows; supervise junior monitors; map vegetation and habitats; ensure project compliance with USFWS/CDFW permits; coordinate with construction teams; analyze field data
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC