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Company

Ironwood Consulting Inc · 2 days ago

Field Botanist

California, United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$30/hr - $55/hr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Focused surveys for special status species inventories

Performs biological resource studies, data processes, and reporting, if required

Assist with data and literature searches when needed

Assist with reconnaissance level surveys and habitat assessments for special status species

Assist with vegetation mapping if required

Assist with data analysis and impact calculations if required

Implement project-specific data input processes

Learn and maintain up to date knowledge of natural resource management protocols and best practices

Assess work sites for compliance with resource agency permits, when needed

Maintain professional relationships at the field level

Provide accurate documentation and data collection when required

Learn and maintain up to date knowledge of regulations, requirements, and best practices

Collect data that would aid in the consultation of botanical/ecological related matters or compliance matters

Qualification

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Biological resourcesWildlife resourcesBotanical resourcesArcGISPlant identificationFESACESACEQANEPAGPS technologiesDigital data collectionWildlife identificationMS ExcelMS WordScientific Collecting Permit

Required

A background in biological resources and experience with wildlife and botanical resources.

Working knowledge of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA and relevant experience with a wide variety of project types including development, water and other utilities, renewable energy, transportation, and defense.

Experience with ArcGIS and GPS technologies, including digital data collection methods, for largescale biological resource inventories.

Candidate should be able to identify common plant and wildlife species.

Minimally bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in the field of Biology, Botany, Ecology, or Environmental Science; and minimally 2 years + related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ArcGIS Design software;

iForms, Collector;

MS Excel spreadsheet and MS Word software.

Scientific Collecting Permit where applicable.

Candidate should be able to work long days in rugged terrain and potentially in inclement weather in locations away from common necessities.

Candidate should be able to hike on foot in rough, outdoor terrain.