Deadline: Fri, 05/20/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Sierra Institute for Community and Environment Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: California Location Detail: Taylorsville Job Description: Position Overview The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, in cooperation with Lassen Volcanic National Park (LAVO), is hiring one Botany Technician Apprentice to work with ecological restoration projects. The work will include tracking and collection of Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis), surveys for invasive plants, restoration of disturbed areas, seeding and seed collection, and preparing additional sites for restoration. The applicant should be capable of hiking up to six miles daily while carrying a pack weighing up to forty pounds. The position is a field position and will get to visit a large area of the park and includes work in some of the most sensitive and beautiful areas. This is a great opportunity to learn the plants of the southern Cascades and northern Sierra Nevada, as well as brush up on plant identification skills using dichotomous keys. There will be opportunities to join other resource management crews and gain experience in numerous other tasks. This position is part of an exciting partnership between Sierra Institute for Community and Environment and Lassen Volcanic NP to complete a variety of important restoration planning and implementation activities in the National Park. READ FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsierrainstitute.us… Qualifications: Qualifications Required ● Minimum of a high school diploma; preferred college or community college experience; must be 18 to apply; ● Demonstrated interest in forest or other natural resource management, this may include but is not limited to biological research and survey work, land conservation, wildland fire, etc.; ● Ability to perform physically taxing work in all weather conditions in rugged mountainous environments (i.e hike 5+ miles a day with a 30lb pack); ● Knowledgeable and proficient in backcountry travel; ● Sufficient equipment to perform the work, including sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for a range of environments; ● Good communication skills to effectively interact with the public and co-workers; ● Interest in, or familiarity with, principles of vegetation management, botany, or invasive plant biology; ● A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; Preferred ● Bachelor’s degree ● Knowledge of, or familiarity with botany and plant identification in California or other western states; ● Any current wilderness medical training certification (e.g., WFA, WFR, WEMT); ● Leave No Trace or other backcountry ethics training; ● Interest in, or familiarity with, forested ecosystems of the southern Cascades; Please note these qualifications are what we believe is necessary to ensure the selected applicant is successful in this position, however we encourage all who are interested to apply and highlight how their experience and background will make them successful. Miscellaneous: Physical Requirements The incumbent will be expected to walk 4-8 miles per day with a field pack, ample water, and tools over rough terrain and in variable weather conditions, which will likely include high temperatures in the summer months. Strenuous and repetitive physical effort will be associated with invasive plant management, botanical surveys, and long days of hiking in beautiful places. Salary: $17.00/Hr Benefits: Compensation Compensation is $17.00 per hour for 23 weeks, weather and fire permitting. Housing in Mineral, CA at the Lassen Volcanic NP headquarters will be offered at a reduced rate. Housing includes a room of one’s own and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities in a limited occupancy house. The Sierra Institute offers a competitive benefits package for field staff including paid sick leave, paid holidays, and a fixed number of paid wildfire and smoke mitigation days according to time employed to cover extreme weather and environmental events that prohibit an employee's ability to work safely. Health benefits through Sierra Institute are not available for this position, but may be obtained through Covered California (https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coveredca.com&…). All necessary training will be provided, including herbicide safety and basic first aid. How to Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references as one PDF to jobs@sierrainstitute.us with “Botany Technician – WBP Apprentice” in the subject line. Application review and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.
