Desert Tortoise Monitor
Core
Conduct surveys for desert tortoises and their associated signs as part of demographic plot surveys in remote desert areas.
Role type
Field biologist (wildlife monitoring)
Builds
Demographic data for desert tortoise populations
Domain
Conservation biology / Desert ecosystems
Required skills
Field surveying, hiking in remote terrain, carrying heavy loads, wildlife identification, data collection, adaptability to adverse weather
Preferred skills
Mojave Desert Tortoise expertise, US Fish and Wildlife Service Authorized Biologist training, desert ecosystem experience, military installation project support, ESA listed species experience
Technologies
GPS units, data collection tablets, field equipment
Responsibilities
Hike in remote areas to locate and survey desert tortoises, record demographic data, carry heavy packs in adverse weather, assist with other program duties as needed
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC