Botanist Aide - Seasonal 2025- (Forestry)

$45,760 - $52,000/Yr

Sierra Pacific Industries - Chico, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chico, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Forestry and Logging

About the position

The Botanist Aide - Seasonal 2025 position at Sierra Pacific Industries involves conducting botanical surveys in various forest locations across northern and central California. Under the supervision of a botany crew leader, the role requires collecting detailed field data, identifying plant species, and navigating through diverse terrains. This seasonal role offers excellent wage and benefits, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct botanical surveys on Sierra Pacific Industries' forests.
• Collect detailed field data in remote locations.
• Navigate forest roads and terrain using digital and hard copy maps.
• Record geologic, topographic, and habitat site characteristics.
• Identify plant species in California flora to family, genus, and species.
• Survey proposed timber harvest areas for rare plant species and collect supporting documentation.

Requirements

• College coursework in botany, biology, forestry, or related natural resource field, including plant taxonomy or plant ID.
• One season of botanical field work is desirable but not required.
• Ability to identify plant species in the North Coast, Klamath, Cascade, Modoc, and Sierra Nevada regions.
• Map/photo interpretation ability.
• Prior GPS and data recorder/tablet use is desirable.
• Valid driver license required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with plant identification in various California regions.
• Familiarity with digital mapping tools.

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Meals and lodging provided during overnight travel.
• Potential housing allowance for certain assignments.