Overview
Desert Biologist Jobs in Palm Springs, California, USA at GrowthWise Search Partners
Join an entrepreneurial company where you can work with autonomy in the field doing what you love without the challenges of a very large company or the public sector. Expand your experience and love your everyday work!
Your opportunity to join our growing team as a Desert Biologist is waiting for you.
Desert Biologist – You Will:
You will work throughout 30,000 acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat throughout the Colorado Desert of California, between Indio and Blythe.
Perform daily monitoring of desert land – travel to site, walk the line and observe flora and fauna, noting observations, geolocating and photographing findings and logging information
Complete monitoring and reporting including desert tortoise reconnaissance surveys, habitat assessments, non-native vegetation management
Data review and game camera management
Success in this role looks like a passionate and knowledge about desert flora and fauna, and enjoyment being out in the field in your hiking boots logging miles – you are walking a lot!
Desert Biologist – You (Desired Qualifications):
Enjoy being on the road and out in the field – visiting desert sites and working independently, sometimes alone for long stretches of time
Are able to walk up to 20 miles per day through the desert
Enjoy working outdoors (including in fluctuating temperature changes in both heat and cold)
Experienced and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the desert (may include tortoise, Mohave ground squirrel, western burrowing owl, flat-tailed horned lizard and native vegetation)
Have experience with GPS units, topographic maps, digital data collection
Have a clean driving record and are able to drive a company vehicle and a 4wd quad vehicle
This role is based out of your home office, with frequent travel to the Colorado Desert in California.
You will be provided with a company truck and quad, and a fuel card. Temporary company-provided housing is also available in Desert Center when needed.
You will receive company-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off.
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Title: Desert Biologist
Company: GrowthWise Search Partners
Location: Palm Springs, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
