Tracker/Biological Monitor for Mojave Desert Tortoise

Bristol Bay Native Corportation • Fort Irwin, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SpecPro Professional Services, LLC is an environmental, energy, and facility services firm headquartered in San Antonio, TX. We are a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC). SpecPro is seeking motivated professionals to support field operations for a Mojave Desert Tortoise (MDT) Monitoring Project at Ft. Irwin, CA. We are specifically seeking individuals proficient in radio tracking who are approved (by USFWS) for transmitter removal and attachment with experience on MDT projects. The position requires working independently in desert environments in potentially extreme weather conditions. Applicants should have a vehicle capable of traversing rugged, rocky, sandy roads.

Requirements

• Proficient Radio Tracking experience
• Previous USFWS Approval to Attach/Remove transmitters on MDT
• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of professional terrestrial biology experience
• MDT project specific experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Experience preparing biological monitoring reports and collecting scientific data
• Experience conducting surveys and monitoring for wildlife species in Southern California
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Ability to hike long distances over varied terrain and weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Previous USFWS MDT Authorized Biologist approval

Responsibilities

• Conduct MDT radio telemetry tracking
• Perform transmitter removals and attachments
• Collect accurate, complete scientific data. Both digitally and on paper
• Proficient, independent navigation in challenging environments
• Manage personal workload and coordinate schedules with project manager
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• full competitive benefits package
• overtime pay
• full company benefits
• use of a company vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level