Employer Sierra Pacific Industries Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: May/June - August/September (Flexible start & end dates)JOB DESCRIPTION: Qualified Wildlife Interns help manage the Company’s forest lands in the Sierra Nevada. Primary species being surveyed will be the California Spotted Owl and Northern Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe spotted owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 300 California Spotted Owls.Duties may include, but not limited to:Support on-going monitoring of sensitive species.Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring demanding physical activity, night-time hours, and off-road driving.Data entryCamping for up to four nights in a week. QUALIFICATIONS▪ College-level coursework in wildlife biology, forestry, or biological science.▪ Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests. ▪ Ability to safely hike & navigate alone in remote, steep mountainous regions using map, compass, & GPS.▪ Possess valid driver license & have ability to drive hazardous mountain roads.▪ Excellent communication skills. Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Base locations: Weaverville, CA or Westwood, CA Salary: Competitive hourly wage ranging $19.50-21.50/hr Job Benefits: Housing allowance for qualifying individuals.APPLY ONLINE at spi-ind.com/internships where listings can be found under "Forestry - Wildlife Tech" category. Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application. Application Deadline: Tue, 06/24/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://spi-ind.com/Careers?View=3877706032025
