Promotional Announcement: Botanist

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

2d • $56,250 - $73,000

About The Position

This is a promotional announcement, not a vacant position. The Botanist conducts botanical field research for Botany/Vegetation Ecology Team projects, develops or expands protocols, completes fieldwork and post-data-collection tasks, and independently prepares reports and other deliverables for supervisor review. The role makes decisions about project scope, budget, fieldwork prioritization, and safe execution; supports project planning and sponsor engagement; and represents CNHP at meetings and conferences. It may lead and supervise field technicians, student employees, interns, and volunteers. The position requires extensive field-season travel and the ability to work extended and nontraditional hours in challenging outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited university and three years of relevant professional experience, or a completed master's degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Botany, or a related field.
• Experience using dichotomous botanical keys and field guides to identify plant species, and familiarity with major angiosperm plant families in the Rocky Mountain region.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work independently and with a diverse team and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle complex tasks accurately and with attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
• Willingness and ability to work extended and nontraditional hours, travel extensively during field season, car camp, and hike more than six miles per day while carrying loads up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions, including inclement weather, rugged terrain, heat or cold, insects, and other natural hazards, with a strong commitment to team safety.
• Pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols or expand existing protocols when necessary.
• Prepare for, conduct, and complete post-data-collection wrap-up for botanical fieldwork on Botany/Vegetation Ecology Team projects.
• Create reports and other deliverables independently, subject to final review by a supervisor.
• Interview and hire hourly field technicians; act as a field crew lead or manager and trainer; supervise seasonal technicians, student employees, interns, and/or volunteers during fieldwork.
• Make decisions on project scope, project budgets, and the scope, prioritization, and safe execution of fieldwork.
• Assist with training and workflows for new projects.
• Meet with project sponsors to determine scope of work, create proposed-work budgets, and propose new work through proposal writing with supervision.
• Represent CNHP at meetings and conferences.
• Participate in unit management tasks, including monthly staff meetings, the bi-annual CNHP Partners Meeting, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Coordinate with field staff to determine which sites to sample each day; advise crews on safety and provide guidance on navigating roads, trails, and untraveled terrain.
• Suggest project improvements and communicate ideas to sponsors.
• Assist the team leader/supervisor in creating an annual fieldwork plan based on project prioritization.

Benefits

• The announcement describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance; it refers applicants to additional benefits and perks information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level