Desert Tortoise Monitor

The natural environment is a constantly changing collection of places that are impacted by man and his activities. Native vegetation, water resources, wildlife, historical sites and development-related challenges exist in a framework of environmental regulations - required by law - yet need to maintain a harmonious balance with the surrounding environment.

Del Sol Group has redefined environmental design by fusing our extensive knowledge of and respect for these environmental regulations and then applying our creative design solutions that ultimately build value.

We partner with our clients to unlock their vision, maintain environmental sustainability and build cultural integrity. Within the mountains, deserts or grasslands, in the wilderness, rural or urban landscapes, we are committed to the Southwest and all its varied beauty - what it is now, and what it will become.

Our philosophy is simple: respect. preserve. enhance.

Position Overview:

A qualified Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) Biologist is needed for surveys in the Laughlin, Nevada area for early 2011 season. This position is dependent upon the construction schedule and may require non-consecutive days in the field.

Responsibilities:

Specific job duties to include:

• Locate, identify and report all forms of desert tortoise sign in accordance with approved protocols;
• Handle and temporarily hold desert tortoises;
• Move desert tortoises from harm's way when they enter project sites;
• Relocate/translocate desert tortoises prior to implementation of projects;
• Excavate burrows to locate desert tortoises;
• Reconstruct desert tortoise burrows;
• Unearth and relocate desert tortoise eggs;
• Be familiar with the project biological assessment and biological opinion or permit (copy in hand);
• Ensure proper implementation of protective measures;
• Record and report incidents of noncompliance in accordance with a biological opinion or permit;
• and Halt project activities per provisions of the biological opinion or permit.

Qualifications:

Qualifications must include previous experience training construction personnel and conducting tortoise clearance surveys.

Biologists must be pre-approved by the USFWS prior to being hired for position.

To Apply:

Please send a résumé with the subject line: Biological Compliance Specialist.