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Field Herpetologist (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management. In-person
· Walnut Creek, CA, US

ERM is hiring a Field Herpetologist to help design and conduct protocol-level surveys for a project in Merced County, California
. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. The role of Field Herpetologist requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This is a part‑time (11+ hours/week on average), limited‑term role with a duration of 12 months
, with the possibility of extension.

• Assist with survey design and leading protocol‑level surveys (terrestrial and aquatic) for California tiger salamander and California red‑legged frog.
• Provide guidance and on‑site oversight with installing drift fences and pit fall traps California tiger salamander
• Assist with western spadefoot surveys.
• Collect survey data electronically (tablet and GPS).
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program.

• A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience designing survey plans and leading protocol‑level surveys (terrestrial and aquatic) for California tiger salamander and California red‑legged frog.
• A 10(a)1(A) recovery permit for California tiger salamander and California red‑legged frog, Specific Use Scientific Collecting Permit (including California red‑legged frog), and CDFW Memorandum of Understanding for California tiger salamander. Permits must be current.
• Experience conducting western spadefoot surveys.
• Experience installing drift fences and pit fall traps for California tiger salamander.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions and on challenging terrain.
• Attention to detail in the documentation of work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.
• Driver's license.

For the Field Herpetologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $93,023 – $118,233, $44.72/hr. – $56.84/hr usd , 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.

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