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Under the supervision of a botany crew leader, the successful applicants will conduct botanical surveys on Sierra Pacific Industries' forests located throughout northern & central California. Qualified applicants must be able to collect detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather. Transportation from the base location to the field is provided.
Job Responsibility:
Navigating forest roads & terrain using digital and hard copy maps
Recording habitat characteristics for project areas and rare plant locations
Plant ID of CA flora to family, genus, and species
Survey proposed timber harvest areas and other special projects for rare plant species & collect supporting documentation and vouchers
Requirements:
College coursework in botany, biology, forestry, or related natural resource field - coursework must include plant taxonomy or plant ID
One season of botanical field work is desirable, but not required
Ability to ID plant species in the North Coast, Klamath, Cascade, Modoc, and Sierra Nevada regions
Map/photo interpretation ability
Prior GPS and data recorder/tablet use desirable
Driver's license required
Nice to have:
One season of botanical field work
Prior GPS and data recorder/tablet use
What we offer:
Meals/lodging will be provided by Sierra Pacific Industries when assigned to work from a location other than the base location
Certain assignments may be eligible for a housing allowance or full benefits, including health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), retirement, and paid holidays