As-Needed Wildlife Biologists and Botanists

• Conduct site assessments, surveys, and habitat evaluations for common and special-status plant and wildlife species and map vegetation communities.
• Perform biological monitoring and provide compliance support during construction activities, prepare compliance monitoring reports.
• Identify plant species using a dichotomous key, focusing on Mojave and Colorado Desert botany.
• Map vegetation communities using standard mapping practices and identify sensitive vegetation communities.
• Survey, monitor, and assess habitats for special-status species, including but not limited to the following:
  • Desert tortoise
  • Flat-tailed horned lizard
  • Burrowing owl
  • Golden eagle
  • Mohave ground squirrel
  • Desert kit fox
  • Bighorn sheep
  • Mountain lion
  • Special-status plants in the Mojave and Colorado Desert regions
• Prepare preconstruction survey reports and other technical documentation.
• Track compliance with mitigation measures and permit conditions, maintaining accurate field reports and monitoring logs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide additional support to the Natural Resources Team as needed.
• Work independently or as a project/task lead.
• Wetland delineation and regulatory permitting experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of biological fieldwork required.
• Expertise in Mojave and Colorado Desert ecosystems, including experience with compliance monitoring, habitat assessments, vegetation monitoring, and species-specific surveys.
• Prior approval through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or California Department of Fish and Wildlife as Designated Biologist, Species Specific Monitor or General Biological Monitor for any of the above listed species is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental laws, including but not limited to federal and state Endangered Species Acts, and the California Environmental Quality Act, as well as incidental take permits, Clean Water Act permits, Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements, regulatory compliance oversight, and development/implementation of mitigation measures.
• Demonstrated experience with the species listed above, including surveying and monitoring in occupied habitats and securing project approvals is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing experience preparing field reports, monitoring logs, and preconstruction survey documentation.
• Ability to hike 6–8 miles per day in often difficult terrain and variable weather conditions while carrying 25 lbs.
• Ability to work 10–12+ hour days, as needed.

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