Desert Tortoise Biologist – Nevada Greenlink Transmission Project
SummitWest Environmental (Private) | https://www.summitwestenv.com
Details
Application Deadline:
12/31/2025
Published:
05/14/2025
Starting Date:
after 5/14/2025
Ending Date:
after 7/31/2028
Hours per Week:
40 - 60
Salary:
Commensurate / Negotiable
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
at least 2 years
Location:
Las Vegas - Reno (Nevada)
remote work allowed
remote work allowed
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Undergraduate Opportunities
Description
Position Title: Desert Tortoise Biologist – Nevada Greenlink Transmission Project
Location: Las Vegas, NV to Reno, NV (project corridor)
Status: Full-time project hire (7 days/week)
Compensation: TBD (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full field schedule, 7 days/week; mobilizations of 3+ weeks preferred
Start Date: June/July 2025
To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter detailing desert tortoise experience to: recruitment@summitwestenv.com
Location: Las Vegas, NV to Reno, NV (project corridor)
Status: Full-time project hire (7 days/week)
Compensation: TBD (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full field schedule, 7 days/week; mobilizations of 3+ weeks preferred
Start Date: June/July 2025
To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter detailing desert tortoise experience to: recruitment@summitwestenv.com
About the Role:
SummitWest Environmental is hiring experienced Desert Tortoise Biologists to support clearance surveys and monitoring for the Nevada Greenlink Transmission Project—a large-scale infrastructure project spanning from Las Vegas to Reno. This is a multi-year, high-demand opportunity offering significant field time in sensitive desert habitats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct desert tortoise (DETO) clearance surveys and construction monitoring
- Ensure compliance with USFWS protocols and environmental regulations
- Manage long-duration field mobilizations and daily field reporting
- Work collaboratively with crews in remote desert environments
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field
- Previous USFWS Desert Tortoise (DETO) survey authorization
Highly experienced, non-authorized candidates may also be considered
- Extensive field experience with desert tortoise monitoring and clearance
- Ability to work long hours outdoors and commit to multi-week mobilizations
Schedule & Duration:
- Start date: Late June to early July 2025
- Anticipated duration: Up to 2 years
- Workdays: 7 days/week, with flexible preferred off days
- Mobilization blocks of 3+ weeks preferred
Compensation & Logistics:
- Wage rate: TBD based on experience
- Travel and lodging arrangements will be coordinated based on field schedule
Company Overview:
SummitWest is a woman-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in natural resource management across the western U.S. Our projects emphasize compliance, ecological integrity, and field excellence.
🌐 Learn more at www.SummitWestEnv.com
Contact
Christina Wenborne
recruitment@summitwestenv.com (preferred contact method)