Field Botanist

Westland Resources • Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

Trinity Consultants is hiring a full-time Field Botanist for its Southwest team. The position can be based in either the Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona, offices and supports environmental consulting projects throughout the Southwest. The Field Botanist conducts botanical field surveys, vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring; identifies and documents plant species; evaluates vegetation communities and sensitive habitats; and collects and analyzes field data. The role also contributes to technical reports and regulatory documentation.

The Field Botanist works independently and with multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and field coordination and assisting with field personnel training. The position is responsible for completing assigned work in accordance with project requirements, established methodologies, applicable regulations, technical standards, schedules, budgets, and safety requirements.

Trinity describes its culture as grounded in transparency, empowerment, professional growth, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. The company offers a multidisciplinary consulting environment and opportunities for mentorship and career development.

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.
• 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 compliance with permits, regulations, and mitigation requirements.
• Coordinate field activities, provide technical guidance, and assist in 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 quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical staff, clients, and regulatory agencies regarding botanical surveys, findings, and project requirements.
• Complete assigned project activities within established 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including healthcare benefits, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Two-way mentorship.
• Financial incentives to publish work.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career-path structure.

What This Job Offers

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