Fellow Ecologists: We have an opening for an Animal Ecologist or Wildlife Biologist at Fort Irwin, California, in the heart of the Mojave Desert. Please share the announcement below with your job-hunting colleagues. If you have specific questions about the position, I'd be glad to answer your email to my alter- ego email node, below.
Mark Hessing [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wildlife Biologist / Animal Ecologist ITS Corporation provides superior engineering and information technology services and solutions to the federal government. We are currently seeking an innovative and self-motivated biologist to monitor and conserve the fauna of Fort Irwin, a large military training base in the Mojave Desert of Southern California. The wildlife biologist develops and conducts surveys and monitoring activities for sensitive animal species; collects and disseminates information about the fauna to regional scientists; and resolves reports or complaints about wildlife and animal pests. The wildlife biologist takes an active role in performing the following duties: analyzes and archives survey and monitoring data from GIS; participates in regional ecological monitoring programs, particularly for the threatened desert tortoise; creates maps and analyzes data to determine the status of fauna on Fort Irwin; drafts annual reports for USFWS; coordinates and oversees research studies and surveys of the desert tortoise, Mojave ground squirrel, and other animal species; cares for injured wildlife; and resolves complaints about nuisance animals (bees, rodents, ravens, coyotes, etc.). The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Biology, Biology, or related field (MS preferred), with 4 years of increasingly complex and progressive experience. Experience with the following is desired: Environmental review process needed for the Endangered Species Act, Sikes Act, and National Environmental Policy Act; Windows software (MS Office, Access); ArcMap; public speaking; desert ecology; desert tortoise (or other reptile) surveys; compliance; telemetry; report writing and editing; team-building skills; and the ability to work independently. This is a full-time position with full benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a stable company where employees are valued and make a difference. We offer a generous benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting, paid vacation, paid personal leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and SkillSoft online training. Reference Job Code: #3122 Please email your resume to Brenda Melson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax to (858) 618-1089. Documents in MS Word format are welcome as attachments. We are an equal opportunity employer by choice. M/F/D/V
