Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Desert Biologist

October 2024

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 during the survey months to maintain other preserve areas, as needed.

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 more than 20 miles and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Basic computer skill knowledge (i.e., Word, Excel, and Teams).
• 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 mechanical skills.
• 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.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS - RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY.

To apply please email a cover letter, resume, and three references. Include a phone number and email address for each reference. The cover letter and resume should specifically address the qualifications outlined in the announcement and the candidate’s experience. If your resume does not meet the minimum requirements, you will not be contacted for an interview.

Please send your resume to lrodriguez@heronpacific.com

Position: Full Time
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package (medical, dental, life, 401k)
Housing: Desert Center, CA – available at a reduced rate
Company Vehicle: Vehicle and all-terrain vehicle provided, official use only