On Call - Seasonal Botanist

Mason, Bruce & Girard • Ridgefield, WA

24d

About The Position

Mason, Bruce, & Girard, Inc., a natural resource consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR., is seeking ambitious and enthusiastic Botanists to work on a variety of projects during the 2026 field season. As a team member in our Environmental Services Group, you will support multiple projects, complete and lead technical fieldwork, and draft reports. The Environmental Services Group has several exciting projects in 2026, and we are looking to fill our roster with Botanists of varying backgrounds such as wetland science, rangeland science, rare plant and noxious weed identification, and special status species survey experience. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as project needs dictate.

In this role, your major job duties will include:

Requirements

• BA or BS in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, or closely related natural resource field required.
• 1 year of botanical fieldwork experience is required, but candidates with more experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation will correlate with, but is not limited to, level of experience, skills, and performance.
• Understanding of and experience with field survey procedures and protocols related to botany.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic technical writing and editing skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to use field gear (GPS Units, mapping software, compass).
• General understanding of field procedures and safety protocols.
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable using 4WD in off pavement conditions.
• Ability to hike in uneven terrain.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of botanical fieldwork experience in the Pacific Northwest. Experience on the dry, east side of the Cascade Mountains is preferred.
• Field crew lead experience.
• Ability to identify plants and fungi of the Pacific Northwest.
• Experience working with environmental laws, regulations, policy, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct botanical surveys within the Pacific Northwest.
• Overnight travel.
• Perform work with high degree of integrity.
• Record notes and documentation throughout fieldwork.
• Provide background research and draft portions of technical memos.
• Act in a supporting role to project managers and prepare project deliverables within allotted level of effort and schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level