Desert Biologist

Desert Biologist Field Position

Wildlands is looking to hire a full-time field biologist with desert field experience to help manage and monitor approximately 50,000-acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat throughout the Mojave and Colorado deserts. We are seeking an extremely independent, self-motivated biologist with a strong work ethic and excellent writing and communication skills. The candidate should have experience conducting field surveys, identifying desert flora and fauna, familiar with desert tortoise habitat, desert vegetation habitat types, and non-native vegetation. Job duties will also include fence and sign repair, and trash removal.

Applicants should have experience working in adverse weather conditions. Field work is year-round including summer months where temperatures often exceed 110˚ Fahrenheit. A moderate amount of travel will be required to maintain preserves.

Minimum requirements:

• Familiar with desert tortoise survey field methods and habitat.
• General knowledge and identification of desert flora and fauna.
• Capable of working in isolated desert wilderness areas in adverse weather conditions.
• Physically able to walk up to 20 miles and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Basic computer skill knowledge (i.e., Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Familiar with Field Maps.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience in the operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in wildlife, biology, or related fields.
• Experience with remote digital data collection systems.
• Basic maintenance skills for vehicle operation.
• Experience with or knowledge of Mohave ground squirrel camera trapping.
• Familiar with State and federally listed species
• Familiar with western burrowing owl survey methods.
• Familiar with flat-tailed horned lizards.