Desert Tortoise Monitor
Core
Conduct surveys for desert tortoises and their associated signs as part of demographic plot surveys on military lands.
Role type
Field biologist (wildlife monitoring)
Builds
Demographic data for desert tortoise populations
Domain
Conservation biology / Military land management
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Field surveying, hiking in remote areas, wildlife identification, equipment troubleshooting, adaptability to harsh conditions
Preferred skills
Desert tortoise monitoring, chelonian species expertise, Authorized Biologist status, desert ecosystem experience, military installation project support, ESA listed species experience
Technologies
GPS, field data collection tools
Responsibilities
Hiking in remote desert areas to locate and survey desert tortoises, recording signs of presence, assisting with program duties as needed
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC