Forestry - Research Technician

• Help to maintain Sierra Pacific Industries’ long-term water quality, microclimate, road inventory, sediment, and erosion programs
• Adhere to the Research and Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan, all standard operating procedures, and any additional departmental procedural documents
• Follow all Research and Monitoring Program guidelines, requirements, standards, documentation practices, and quality assurance/quality control procedures throughout the life of all projects
• Support various ongoing peer-reviewed research projects throughout Sierra Pacific Industries’ California timberlands
• Use ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, and foot access to perform a variety of tasks with the Research and Monitoring Crew in Sierra Pacific Industries’ forests
• Work in remote areas both as part of a group and independently

• College-level coursework in hydrology, geology, geography, geomorphology, or Forestry, Natural Resources, or related program of study is preferred
• Possess valid driver's license and have ability to drive on hazardous mountain roads
• Safely use ATVs in remote areas - will be required to load ATVs into trucks or tow an ATV on a trailer to the field with a four-wheel drive vehicle provided by Sierra Pacific Industries
• Ability to safely work in streams, riparian areas, remote forest road networks, and hike and navigate alone in remote steep mountainous regions using map, compass, and GPS

housing allowance for qualifying individuals