What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desert Biologist position 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.
Desert Biologist You (Desired Qualifications):
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.
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
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
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.
