Field Herpetologist; Field Based

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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 requires technical skills, strong organization, and communication skills. It is part-time (11+ hours/week on average), limited-term for 12 months, with 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 for installing drift fences and pitfall traps for California tiger salamander.
• Assist with western spadefoot surveys.
• Collect survey data electronically (tablet and GPS).
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Comply with ERM’s safety program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing survey plans and leading protocol-level surveys (terrestrial and aquatic) for California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog.
• Current permits: 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.
• Experience conducting western spadefoot surveys.
• Experience installing drift fences and pitfall traps for California tiger salamander.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather and challenging terrain.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel with overnight stays possible.
• Valid driver’s license.

Annual base pay: $93,023 – $118,233 ($44.72/hr. – $56.84/hr usd) for this limited-term, non‑exempt position. Pay within the range depends on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and other factors. Bonus pay may be available, but casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are not bonus eligible.

ERM offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life & disability insurance to eligible employees.

• Benefits eligibility: regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours/week. Fixed‑term employees scheduled 20+ hours/week are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are not benefits eligible. See recruiters for details.

• Seniority level:
  Not applicable.
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time.
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.
• Industries:
  Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet today’s needs while preserving future potential.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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