ERM

Desert Tortoise Field Biologists (Field Based)

ERMBeatty, NV, United States 🇺🇸

$73,148 - $82,290

Gross/year - Contract

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Mid

Employment Type

Contract

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

Desert Tortoise SurveysExpert
Field BiologyExpert
GPS TechnologiesProficient
Data CollectionProficient
Environmental ScienceProficient
MSHA CertificationNice-to-have
Map InterpretationNice-to-have
Desert Tortoise Council TrainingNice-to-have

Job description

ERM is hiring experienced Desert Tortoise Field Biologists to conduct pre-project protocol-level surveys for desert tortoise. This is a full-time (60 hours/week), limited-term role for a duration of 8 weeks in Beatty, NV.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducting protocol-level desert tortoise surveys
  • Electronic data collection using Field Maps and Survey123 applications
  • Working as a member of large team of biologists
  • Daily reporting
  • Other duties as assigned or required

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS degree in a natural science field of study preferred
  • Must have or be able to obtain Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certification
  • Desert Tortoise Council Training is a plus
  • Minimum of three plus years of projects that surveyed, monitored and mitigated for target species; one year of experience conducting presence/absence surveys for desert tortoise is required
  • Familiarity with desert tortoise survey protocols
  • Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain
  • Must be able to walk approximately 5km per day in desert conditions
  • Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography)
  • Must have a strong attentional to detail in documentation of work
  • Must have strong organizational and communication skills
  • Work schedule may include weekends and/or over-time
  • Desire to work in the field for extended period and maintain a positive attitude
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed
  • Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.

Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Pay Transparency: For the Desert Tortoise Field Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,148 – $82,290, $35.16/hr - $39.56/hr, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.