Full-time Botanist

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Overview

Work with a team of professional botanists, biologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and species experts at various fieldwork sites, adjusting to variable conditions and surroundings. A Full-time Botanist performs tasks and assignments and is closely supervised.

Essential Duties

  • Conduct reconnaissance to protocol-level botanical surveys.
  • Use dichotomous key to identify plants to subspecies/variety using the Jepson Manual 2nd edition and other published flora across the state.
  • Conduct vegetation sampling using the CDFW-CNPS Protocol for the Combined Vegetation Rapid Assessment and Relevé Field Form (will be trained; experience not necessary but preferred).
  • Collect and process voucher specimens;
  • Map vegetation habitats using geospatial software (points, lines, polygons, etc.);
  • Document daily observations in database for GIS and statistical analysis;
  • Study biological resources and environmental conditions affecting plants and wildlife;
  • Communicate observations to associates, client representatives, contractors, County, and other trustee agencies as appropriate;
  • Identify, classify, study distribution, abundance, ecology and behavior, as applicable, of plant and animal species;
  • Research environmental effects of proposed project and identifies methods of improving or maintaining environmental conditions;
  • Work with designated project biologists and outside experts to produce publishable research papers based on field data collected;
  • Assist with data management and analysis;
  • Keep accurate daily field notes;
  • May assist with report writing;
  • Adhere to safety and environmental compliance rules and reports any violations.

Additional Duties

  • Support and assist Lead Botanist with special assignments or projects;
  • Assist with data management and provide organizational support;
  • Assist with cleaning vehicles, offices and overall equipment organization;
  • Provide support in other departments when needed (i.e., wildlife and construction monitoring).

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or current student majoring in Biology, or equivalent field experience. Field Botany and Plant Taxonomy courses preferred.

Experience:  1 to 2 years related experience in botany, biology, wildlife or endangered species management. Ability to identify plants using dichotomous keys. Preferred but not required: Experience conducting full botanical inventories, vegetation sampling, mapping natural communities, Rapid Assessments & Relevés, and use of the Manual of California Vegetation by the California Native Plant Society. Voucher specimen collection and processing a plus.

Knowledge: Beginning field experience and knowledge to recognize plants throughout Central California and beyond.

Skills: Must be able to keep concise, accurate and legible filed notes.

Abilities: Proficient computer skills, particularly Excel/Word. Able to drive company vehicles during various road conditions.

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed or certified to handle or survey for applicable endangered species a plus. Must also have a valid California Driver’s license.

Working conditions:

  • Must be able to walk and/or hike 5 to 10 miles per day on varying, often rugged, terrain with day pack, water, supplies in variable weather conditions (windy, rainy, cold to 10°F, heat to 110°F). Work long days, typically 10 hours.
  • Occasionally able to lift, pull or push up to 40 lbs. Will sit, stand or walk variable distances for up to the entire duration of a shift (typically 10-hour shifts, including drive time). Able to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection and respirator).

HOW TO APPLY

We are growing and expanding!

We are currently hiring for:

  • Field Botanist (Full-Time; multiple openings)

  • Senior Biologist-Project Manager (Full-Time)

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