Job Description: The Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act. The Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting to hire a Telemetry Research Associate (RA) to support our Desert Tortoise Monitoring Program. The RA will be required to demonstrate proficiency in telemetry and tracking as well as backcountry wilderness field skills, including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, and use of GPS, topographic maps, and PDA technology.  In addition, the RA will be field tested on their knowledge of and ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. The RA will have the sole responsibility of gathering weekly location data on telemetered desert tortoises. 

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