HERPETOLOGIST

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Monitors daily construction areas for wildlife, especially California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, and other species.
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Conducts early morning observations for wildlife that may be present in daily construction zones.
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Relocates wildlife, including snakes, as needed.
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Documents daily observations in database for GIS and statistical analysis.
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Studies biological resources and environmental conditions affecting wildlife.
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Communicates observations to associates, client representatives, contractors, County, and other trustee agencies as appropriate.
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Identifies, classifies, and studies distribution, abundance, behavior, physiology, and distribution, as applicable, of plant and animal species.
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Researches environmental effects of proposed project and identifies methods of improving or maintaining environmental conditions.
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Work with designated project biologists and outside experts to produce publishable research papers based on field data collected.
Job Summary
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Education: Biology major or Bachelor’s degree in Biology
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Preferred Requirements: Licensed or certified to handle or survey for CA Red Legged Frog, CA Tiger Salamander.
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Experience: 3 to 5 years related experience in biology or endangered species management
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Licensed or certified to handle or survey for applicable listed species a plus.
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Field experience working with well-known researchers or scientists a plus.
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Work with a team of professional biologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and species experts.
Job Requirements
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Must be able to walk 5 to 7 miles per day on relatively flat ground with day pack, water, supplies in variable weather conditions
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Work long days in the field (10-12 hours)
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Application
Email cover letter of interest, resume, three references, and copy of transcripts (unofficial are OK) to hr@alt-me.com, or mail them to:
Althouse and Meade, Inc.
1602 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA93446
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.