Seasonal Botanical Field Technician
About The Position
Stillwater Sciences is seeking highly motivated and talented junior- to mid-level botanists to join our interdisciplinary staff for on-call positions. We are looking for botanists interested in applying their knowledge of California flora to vegetation project s in northern and central California . Positions will be based out of our Berkeley 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 on-call temporary position. Field efforts are anticipated to be variable in hours , from only a few hours per week to potentially up to 5 0 hours per week starting in late April or early May and likely extending into August . Additional office-based work (i.e., reporting, data analysis ) may be available for candidates with applicable experience. The ideal applicant should have: H ave earned or 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 . Team oriented, with the a bility to work collaboratively and independently, as needed . Willingness to travel and work in remote locations (lodging provided) for 5 – 6 days maximum . Good attitude and 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 . Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols . Attention to detail and commitment to sound science .
Requirements
- H ave earned or 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
- Team oriented, with the a bility to work collaboratively and independently, as needed
- Willingness to travel and work in remote locations (lodging provided) for 5 – 6 days maximum
- Good attitude and 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
- Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols
- Attention to detail and commitment to sound science
- Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS
- Ability to move equipment of 25 pounds or more
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record and ability to use personal vehicle to travel to field sites (reimbursable)
- Must live in the United States and possess a valid work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wetland delineation and/or vegetation mapping/ classification a plus.
- Additional office-based work (i.e., reporting, data analysis ) may be available for candidates with applicable experience.
Responsibilities
- plant identification
- vegetation data collection
- photographic monitoring
- preparation and demobilization of field efforts
- data entry
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