Field Botanist

Westland Resources•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$29 - $33

About The Position

Trinity Consultants is hiring a full-time Field Botanist for its Southwest team, based in either its Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona office. The role supports environmental consulting projects throughout the Southwest by conducting botanical field surveys, vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring. The Field Botanist identifies and documents plant species, evaluates vegetation communities and sensitive habitats, collects and analyzes field data, and contributes to technical reports and regulatory documentation. The position involves working independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and field coordination, supporting field personnel training, and ensuring assigned work meets project requirements, established methodologies, and applicable environmental regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
Two years of professional experience in environmental consulting, biological fieldwork, natural resource management, or a related field.
At least one year of experience conducting botanical field surveys, vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, or related botanical investigations in the Southwest.
Experience identifying Southwest plant species, including sensitive or protected species.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to botanical resources and protected plant species.
Ability to accurately collect, interpret, document, and communicate botanical field data and technical findings.
Proficiency with GPS equipment, electronic field data collection tools, and Microsoft Office applications, with familiarity with GIS software.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Experience coordinating field crews, conducting environmental compliance monitoring, or preparing technical botanical reports.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct botanical field surveys, vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, and other botanical investigations according to established methodologies and project requirements.
Identify, document, and evaluate native, nonnative, sensitive, threatened, and endangered plant species and associated vegetation communities.
Collect, analyze, and maintain botanical field data using GPS, GIS, and other field data collection tools and technologies.
Evaluate habitat conditions and potential impacts to botanical resources, including protected plant species and sensitive vegetation communities.
Conduct environmental compliance monitoring during construction and other project activities to support adherence to permits, regulations, and mitigation requirements.
Coordinate field activities, provide technical guidance, and assist with training field personnel on botanical identification, survey methods, and data collection procedures.
Prepare and contribute to botanical survey reports, habitat assessments, permit applications, environmental documentation, and other technical deliverables.
Maintain accurate field notes, survey records, photographs, mapping data, and other project documentation in accordance with established quality standards.
Coordinate with project managers, technical staff, clients, and regulatory agencies regarding botanical survey activities, findings, and project requirements.
Complete assigned project activities in accordance with scope, schedules, budgets, technical standards, and safety requirements.
Participate in project meetings, agency coordination, and public outreach activities as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of botanical survey methods, Southwest flora, environmental regulations, and applicable industry practices.