Job Description

ERM is hiring aDesert Tortoise Authorized Field Biologist to serve as a field contact representative during operations for project efforts in Barstow/Yucca Valley/Palm Springs, CA.This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) limited-term role for aduration of 12 months,extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implement Environmental Protection Measures in project-specific Environmental Assessment as related to desert tortoise, special status plants, and migratory birds.
  • Provide on-site training for all personnel on avoidance of take of desert tortoise.
  • Conduct pre-construction bio-clearance surveys for desert tortoise, special status plants, and migratory birds.
  • Move desert tortoises from work areas as needed under NDOW Special Purpose Permit.
  • Conduct protocol level pre-project surveys for desert tortoise.
  • Electronic data collection.
  • Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
  • Daily rep...

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