The Mammal Taxa Lead for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program will participate in surveys for a wide variety of mammal species and will be specifically expected to oversee field crews conducting surveys for mammals currently Covered under the MSHCP. Working closely with the Monitoring Program Administrator, Biologist Supervisor, GIS Analyst, and Data Manager, the Mammal Taxa Lead will be responsible for protocol development and implementation, data collection and analysis, and report writing, with the desired outcome of meeting species-specific Conservation Objectives. The Mammal Taxa Lead will interact with staff from multiple agencies, including the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as local land managers.

Duties:

• Conduct biological surveys for Covered mammal species and their habitats.

• Oversee field crews to ensure accurate and reliable collection of data.

• Oversee study design, including the development, testing and refinement of survey protocols using scientifically supported approaches.

• Participate in, or lead, the training of field crews on data collection protocols and species identification.

• Coordinate with personnel from other agencies on field activities, data collection, and site access.

• Prepare field forms, maps and field supplies for field surveys.

• Prepare and maintain field equipment.

• Oversee data digitization procedures and perform quality control checks of collected data.

• Perform data analysis using appropriate statistical methods.

• Write reports summarizing data.

• Operate 4WD vehicles, digital equipment, computers, and lab equipment. Expected to carry a 25–30-pound backpack.

• Attend meetings and training as appropriate.

See attached job description for more information.