Desert Tortoise Naturalist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Great Basin Institute, working cooperatively with the California Bureau of Land Management and the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee (DTPC), is seeking a seasonal Naturalist for the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) from mid-March until early June 2012. The Naturalist will be stationed at the preserve’s Interpretive Center.

Specific tasks include:
* Interacting with the public and leading educational programs to provide information about the area’s natural history, desert tortoise ecology, and threats to the tortoise and the Mojave Desert ecosystem;
* Monitor visitor attendance and activity;
* record wildlife observations;
* participate in habitat restoration efforts; and
* perform basic site maintenance

Compensation and Timeline: 
o Rate of Pay: $18.25/hour; housing provided
o March 13, 2012 – June 2, 2012
o Full time, Tuesday – Saturday, 40 hours per week

Location:
The Naturalist will be stationed in California City, CA. California City (about 5 miles SW of the site) is pretty small, but it has a quite a few restaurants, a library, a small market and some gas stations.  Major stores are about 30 minutes away.

Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated commitment to environmental conservation, public outreach, and/or scientific research.

2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a diversity of interest groups, public and private agencies, and members of the general public.

3. Strong understanding of ecology; knowledge of desert ecosystems and ecology of desert tortoises preferred.

4. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and incorporate information into Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft Access databases.

5. Ability to live on-site in the DTPC’s motor home at the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area, Kern County, California during the work week.

6. Ability to administer basic first-aid.

7. Possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license.

8. Having and maintaining eligibility to work in the United States pursuant to federal law; along with submission of employment eligibility documentation.