The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. In the summer of 2005, the Southern Nevada Complex fires burned over 597,000 acres in southern Lincoln County, NV, including almost 225,500 acres of desert tortoise habitat. A goal of this project is to assess vegetation in burned and unburned areas of desert tortoise habitat to determine its suitability as food and cover for tortoises, and to inform management decisions. Two-person teams will sample designated study sites using standard methods during Feb-Mar, May-Jun and Aug-Sep. Field Technicians will be trained in standard vegetation sampling techniques. Other project-related activities, such as sample processing and data management, will take place in the Mesquite-based field office during non-sampling times. Opportunities to support related projects in southern Nevada may also be available. This project will require extensive travel in southern Lincoln County, field work in remote areas, and some multi-day field camping.
For a full position description and a list of desired qualifications, please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and list the position they are applying for in the subject line. Please include where you found this job posting.
