Desert Tortoise Authorized Biologist (AB)

Location: 100% field based in Nevada; field work may support projects throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Salary: $35.00–$70.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Company

hirify.global provides environmental and biological resource services, including project support, compliance monitoring, and natural resource consulting.

What you will do

• Conduct protocol-level desert tortoise and other sensitive-species surveys, reconnaissance surveys, and habitat assessments.
• Perform biological compliance monitoring during construction and assess work sites against resource agency permits.
• Navigate with GPS, collect digital and paper field data, manage project-specific datasets, and prepare daily and web-based compliance reports.
• Interpret permit requirements, provide environmental training to construction crews, and coordinate with project teams, clients, and regulators.
• Lead or oversee field staff when needed, improve field workflows, manage supplies and equipment, and support troubleshooting and task management.
• Support data analysis, impact calculations, proposals, new programs, and professional client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field, plus 3–10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Background in biological resources, including wildlife and botanical resources.
• Working knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA, with relevant experience in development, water and utility, renewable energy, transportation, or defense projects.
• Experience with ArcGIS and GPS technologies, including iForms, Collector, or ArcGIS Field Maps, for large-scale biological resource inventories.
• Knowledge of Ajera Accounting, ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Current agency Authorized Biologist approval for Threatened or Endangered Species activities is required; at least one approval letter must be submitted with the resume.
• Ability to work 100% in the field on or near project sites, hike through rugged outdoor terrain, work long days, and operate in potentially inclement weather.
• Ability to identify common plant and wildlife species, with strong communication and writing skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, independence, and a strong work ethic.

Nice to have

• Higher Authorized Biologist levels with authorization for advanced activities such as burrow excavation, transmitter attachment, relocation, translocation, health assessments, or DNA sampling.
• Experience leading multiple field crews, mentoring staff, managing biological samples, coordinating laboratory testing, serving as a technical subject-matter expert, or acting as Principal Investigator.

Culture & Benefits

• Seasonal, non-exempt employment with construction monitoring typically requiring a six-day work week and up to approximately 65 hours per week.
• Survey-season work is concentrated in April–May and September–October and typically involves approximately 65 hours per week.
• Schedules vary with project needs, client deadlines, weather, and field conditions; flexibility and frequent overtime during peak periods are required.
• Seasonal staff averaging at least 30 hours per week over a 12-month period may qualify for medical benefits.
• Benefits may include bonuses and 401(k) contributions, along with training, continuous learning, and advancement opportunities.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume through the external application link and include at least one letter documenting agency Authorized Biologist approval as an additional document.