Employer Sierra Pacific Industries Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills 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.Duties include, but are not limited to: 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 Qualifications: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 Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: 3 locations: Anderson, CA Camino, CA Chico, CA Salary: Wages range from $22 to $26 per hour Job Benefits: Certain assignments may be eligible for a housing allowance or full benefits, including health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), retirement, and paid holidays.How to apply:Apply online at:Anderson location: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3927710262025 Camino location: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3927810262025 Chico location: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3927910262025 Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.Applications Close: February 16th 2026Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.Positions may be filled prior to deadline.Employment Period: MID-MARCH - OCTOBER 2026 (flexible start & end dates) Application Deadline: Mon, 02/16/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers?View=3927910262025
