Wildlife Biologist

Description: Teya Enterprises has an immediate need for a full-time Wildlife Biologist to join our team on a multi-year engagement located on Fort Irwin near Barstow, CA. The Wildlife Biologist will perform services in support of natural resource management and in compliance with the Sikes Act, Endangered Species Act (ESA); other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and related DoD and U.S. Army Directives.

Responsibilities:  

Lead and/or assist with the biological monitoring programs for springs/seeps, and threatened, endangered and sensitive species surveys (including: burrowing owl, Mojave fringe-toed lizard, Lane Mountain milk-vetch, and desert cymopterus).

Conduct pre-construction surveys to determine the presence or absence of wildlife and vegetation.

Care for captive desert tortoises and complete health assessments on wild desert tortoises as necessary for compliance with Army regulations.

Provide construction or project monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Respond to after-hours calls requesting assistance with wildlife/human conflicts (typically 1 week rotation per month to be On-call-24/7).

Promote environmental awareness through outreach and education.

Prepare reports documenting results of data collection efforts.

Other tasks as assigned.

On an annual basis, this position consists of approximately 70% field work (typically exceeding this during spring and fall seasons).

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in biology, botany, ecology, or closely related field, with a minimum of one year of related experience OR a Masters degree in a relevant field.

Experience navigating off-road and collecting data using GPS technology.

A working knowledge of standard office computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record.

Upon hiring, the applicant must be able to pass a federal background check required prior to gaining access to unclassified government computer work stations.

Learn more and apply here.