Desert Tortoise Field Biologists

ERM•Elko, NV

18d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring Desert Tortoise Field Biologists for a large-scale mining project in Beatty, Nevada. This full-time, limited-term position is scheduled to begin April 1, 2027, and last up to six weeks, with a 60-hour workweek. The work involves field surveys and biological compliance monitoring related to desert tortoise translocation from a future mining project area to a designated recipient site. The role requires outdoor fieldwork, coordination with project personnel, daily reporting, and adherence to health and safety procedures. The position may involve weekend work, overtime, and travel as needed. The anticipated hourly base pay is $37.69–$48.99. Actual pay may depend on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs, and may sometimes fall outside the stated range. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, although casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, a 401(k), and other applicable benefits. ERM describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy that works with organizations to address sustainability challenges and environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. ERM states that it values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter.

Requirements

Experience performing formal USFWS clearance surveys under the supervision of an Authorized Biologist (AB).
Provide a USFWS qualifications form with the application and references for ABs the applicant has worked under.
Experience navigating transects using handheld GPS units.
Strong attention to detail in documentation, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a large team.
Willingness to work in the field for extended periods, including weekends, while maintaining a positive attitude.
Openness to working overtime.
Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Demonstrated independent and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous Authorized Biologist (AB) certification is preferred but not required.
MSHA Part 48 certification is preferred; alternatively, willingness to obtain certification before fieldwork.

Responsibilities

Conduct protocol-based biological surveys involving desert tortoise translocation from the future mining project area to a designated recipient site.
Conduct biological compliance monitoring during construction.
Use GPS technology to navigate and record field data.
Provide daily progress reports.
Follow ERM and client health and safety procedures.
Coordinate with construction contractors, project managers, and resource specialists.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay; casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible.