Deadline: Fri, 05/26/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Sierra Pacific Industries Job Field: Forestry Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: California Location Detail: Anderson, Camino, or Chico, CA Job Description: Under the supervision of a botany crew leader, the successful applicants will conduct botanical surveys on SPI 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. About the Position: Navigating forest roads & terrain using digital and hard copy maps Recording geologic, topographic, and habitat site characteristics 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 license required Miscellaneous: Why join our team: Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. In addition, every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. These positions will require overnight travel and work outside of the base location. Meals/lodging will be provided by Sierra Pacific Industries when assigned to work from a location other than the base location. Employees must find their own housing within the base location during their employment. Salary: Botanist Aides earn $21-$22 per hour! How to Apply: Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application. Applications Close: May 26th 2023 Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline. Employment Period: SPRING - FALL 2023 (flexible start & end dates) Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with disabilities and veterans. We are a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.
