Job Description: A botanical survey technician will conduct
detailed botanical surveys on Sierra Pacific Industries’
timberlands under the supervision of a botany crew leader.
Surveys may be conducted on multiple areas of the SPI
ownership, so the Botanical Survey Technician must be willing to
travel. The successful applicant will be able to work in remote
field conditions and hike steep slopes over rocky ground.
Technicians must also be willing to work full days surveying open
ground in summer weather conditions.
Duties of the Botanical Survey Technician may include, but are not limited to:
Plant identification of California flora to family, genus and species
Measuring and recording topographic and geological characteristics of a site
Surveying Timber Harvest Plan areas for rare plant species
Navigating forest roads using a map
Qualifications
College coursework in botany, biology, forestry, or related natural resource field. Course work will include general
botany or biology, plant taxonomy, and plant ecology. Desirable coursework includes soil science, geology, and
plant physiology.
One season of botanical field work is desirable.
Ability to identify plant species in the focus geographic area.
Map and photo interpretation ability. Prior GPS use desirable.
Computer skills – Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
Personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Driver License.
Dates of Employment: Expected start date is early April 2012. This position is only temporary – filling in for a team
member on leave – approximately 3 to 4 months.
Base Location: Anderson, California.
This position will require overnight travel and work outside of the home-base area. Meals and lodging will be provided by
SPI for employees when assigned to work from a location other than their base location.
Salary: This is an hourly position. Due to the temporary classification of this position, it will not qualify for benefits.
Project Coordinator: Tom Engstrom
Please send cover letter and resume to (Must be postmarked by February 15, 2012):
Vicky Lowery, Forestry Department Personnel Coordinator
Sierra Pacific Industries
P.O. Box 496014
Redding, CA 96049-6014
Or email: vlowery@spi-ind.com
Based on the information submitted in resumes, only the most qualified applicants will be contacted by Sierra Pacific Industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer