Seasonal Botanical Field Technician
Seasonal Botanical Field Technician
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Job Description
Stillwater Sciences is seeking highly motivated and talented junior to midlevel botanists to join our interdisciplinary staff for oncall positions this summer. We are looking for botanists interested in applying their knowledge of California flora to vegetation projects in Northern and Central California. Positions will be based out of our Berkeley or Davis office.
Responsibilities include plant identification vegetation data collection photographic monitoring preparation and demobilization of field efforts and data entry. Experience in wetland delineation and/or vegetation mapping/classification a plus. This is an oncall temporary position. Field efforts are anticipated to be variable in length potentially up to 50 hours per week starting in May and likely extending into August. Additional officebased work (i.e. reporting data analysis) may be available for candidates with applicable experience.
The ideal applicant should have:
- Earned or be in the process of earning a BS or BA in Botany or similar degree.
- Excellent plant identification skills (Plant Taxonomy or equivalent course; sufficient knowledge of the local flora and familiarity with utilizing the Jepson eFlora and/or the printed Jepson Manual to identify fresh and collected specimens to species).
- Prior field experience.
- A teamoriented attitude with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote locations (lodging provided) for 7 10 days maximum.
- Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols.
- Attention to detail and commitment to sound science.
Qualifications:
- Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS.
- Ability to move equipment of 25 pounds or more.
- A valid drivers license good driving record and ability to use personal vehicle to travel to certain field sites (reimbursable).
- Ability to traverse difficult terrain including steep slopes muddy wetlands with standing water and extremely dense brush.
- Endurance to work long days in all types of weather.
Application and Compensation:
- Hourly rate $24$32depending on qualifications or experience.
- Temporary oncall positions based out of Berkeley or Davis CA for fieldwork throughout Northern and Central California.
- Please submit a onepage resume and onepage cover letter. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Electronic submissions must be submitted through the website submission portal. Only online applications will be considered.
- Must live in the United States and possess a valid work authorization.
- Position will remain open until filled.
Interview process:
- 1530 minute phone screen
- 3060 minute video or inperson interview
- Reference Check
- Offer
About Stillwater Sciences:
Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race color national origin religion age sex gender identity disability or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
