Job Postings

Job Postings

If you have job announcements you would like posted on this page, send them to jobs@tws-west.org. Job listings will be posted for 3 months unless a closing date is listed on the job announcement.

There is also a jobs page on the national TWS web site at careers.wildlife.org

(Date indicates when each announcement was posted to the web site.)


10 March, 2024: BLM Alaska State Wildlife Program Lead

USAJOBS – Job Announcement – BLM Alaska State Wildlife Program Lead. GS-0486-13 in Anchorage, AK. Closes March 11, 2024.


10 March, 2024:  Biological Science Technician (Fish), Fish and Wildlife Office, Red Bluff, CA

The following announcements have been released and will be open 03/5/2024-03/18/2024. 

Biological Science Technician (Fish)

  • This position is a Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS- 0404-5/6 working in Red Bluff, California or Anderson, California, for the R8-Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office.
  • This position is also open to the public under announcement R8-24-12304386-GM-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

 

Biological Science Technician (Fish)

  • This position is a Biological Science Technician (Fish), GS- 0404-5/6 working in Red Bluff, California or Anderson, California for the R8-Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office.
  • This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R8-24-12304387-GM-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

22 February, 2024: Nutria Field Crew: Fish and Wildlife Technician, Scientific Aid, Environmental Services Intern

Link to flyer: https://twsws-files.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/jobs/NutriaFieldCrewFlier.pdf


22 February, 2024: Senior Wetlands Regulatory Specialist, Michael Baker International

Link to posting: https://ebxs.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/306316/?utm_medium=jobshare


22 February, 2024: Preserve Manager, Center for Natural Lands Management, San Diego Region – California

Starting base salary range $64,480 – $74,480 (Full-Time Permanent)

Do you have experience in conservation land stewardship including application of good management practices, endangered species monitoring, and nonnative species management? Do you have knowledge of southern California native plants and experience in managing habitats such as coastal sage scrub and southern maritime chaparral? Are you an excellent communicator, collaborator, and proven self-starter?

Join the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) in protecting conservation lands in perpetuity! Our Preserve Managers provide critical on-the-ground management of their own individual portfolio of preserves—each one representing increasingly rare habitats, fragile ecosystems, and endangered species.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Provide stewardship for a portfolio of CNLM preserves within and near the city of Carlsbad in San Diego County
  • Monitor occurrences and populations of native, listed, and exotic species of plants and animals
  • Practice adaptive management – updating management plans based on evidence, experience, and changing conditions
  • Develop work plans, prepare annual reports, manage preserve budgets
  • Conduct stewardship activities that could include occasional restoration or enhancement activities and integrated pest management including chemical control of exotics if needed and/or mechanical control
  • Participate in acquiring new CNLM preserves which includes conducting cost analyses on new properties using CNLM’s iconic “PAR” process and app
  • Participate in CNLM’s team of accomplished stewardship professionals in California and Washington to improve best management practices for rare and endangered species in their native environments

For the full position description including more comprehensive lists of benefits, requirements and duties, please visit our website: https://www.cnlm.org/donate-get-involved/job-opportunities/

Application review will be ongoing but please submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.


22 February, 2024: Preserve Manager, Center for Natural Lands Management, Santa Barbara County, South Coast Region – California

Starting base salary range $64,480 – $74,480 (Full-Time Permanent)

Do you have experience in rangeland management and conservation land stewardship including application of good management practices, endangered species monitoring, and nonnative species management? Do you have knowledge of southern California native plants and experience in managing habitats such as coastal sage scrub, annual grasslands and oak woodlands? Are you an excellent communicator, collaborator, and proven self-starter?

Join the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) in protecting conservation lands in perpetuity! Our Preserve Managers provide critical on-the-ground management of their own individual portfolio of preserves—each one representing increasingly rare habitats, fragile ecosystems, and endangered species.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Provide stewardship focused on rangeland management for the Gaviota Tarplant Ranch Preserve in Santa Barbara County including adaptive management of a grazing program that involves planning and implementation through monitoring and relationship maintenance with landowners, grazing operators, and others
  • Determine and implement, as appropriate, other vegetation management tools such as pesticide application, mowing, mechanical removal or prescribed burns.
  • Collaborate with the biological monitoring focused Preserve Manager to promote the protection, conservation, and expansion of Gaviota tarplant on the Preserve.
  • Monitor occurrences and populations of native, listed, and exotic species of plants and animals
  • Develop work plans, prepare annual reports, manage preserve budgets
  • Participate in acquiring new CNLM preserves which includes conducting cost analyses on new properties using CNLM’s iconic “PAR” process and app
  • Participate in CNLM’s team of accomplished stewardship professionals in California and Washington to improve best management practices for rare and endangered species in their native environments

For the full position description including more comprehensive lists of benefits, requirements and duties, please visit our website: https://www.cnlm.org/donate-get-involved/job-opportunities/

Application review will be ongoing but, submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.


22 February, 2024: Preserve Manager, Center for Natural Lands Management, Coachella Valley, Riverside County – California

Starting base salary range $64,480 – $74,480 (Full-Time Permanent)

Do you have experience in conservation land stewardship including application of good management practices, endangered species monitoring, and nonnative species management? Have you worked in a desert environment? Do you have knowledge of southern California desert ecosystems and management of rare or fragile species? Do you enjoy mentoring and working with volunteers and the visiting public? Are you an excellent communicator, collaborator, and proven self-starter?

Join the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) in protecting conservation lands in perpetuity! Our Preserve Managers provide critical on-the-ground management of their own individual portfolio of preserves—each one representing increasingly rare habitats, fragile ecosystems, and endangered species.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Provide stewardship for a portfolio of preserves in the Coachella Valley including Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve which is owned by CNLM focused on the conservation Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and desert pupfish.
  • Practice adaptive management – updating management plans based on evidence, experience, and changing conditions
  • Implement vegetation treatment activities for high-priority nonnative invasive plant species and monitor occurrences and populations of native, listed, and exotic species of plants and animals
  • Support public visitor services by supervising and recruiting, as needed, volunteer corps and CNLM staff; provide educational materials and opportunities
  • Develop work plans, prepare annual reports, manage preserve budgets
  • Participate in acquiring new CNLM preserves which includes conducting cost analyses on new properties using CNLM’s iconic “PAR” process and app
  • Participate in CNLM’s team of accomplished stewardship professionals in California and Washington to improve best management practices for rare and endangered species in their native environments

For the full position description including more comprehensive lists of benefits, requirements and duties, please visit our website: https://www.cnlm.org/donate-get-involved/job-opportunities/

Application review will be ongoing but please submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.


22 February, 2024: Natural Resources Specialist, Riverside County

Link to job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/riverside/jobs/4374594/natural-resources-specialist-parks

Closing date: 3/17/24


22 February, 2024: TWS Leadership Institute Class of 2024

 
Deadline to apply is March 17. 

17 February, 2024:  H. T. Harvey & Associates Wildlife Ecologists, Staff and Managerial Levels (San Joaquin Valley)

H. T. Harvey & Associates Wildlife Ecologists, Staff and Managerial Levels (San Joaquin Valley)


17 February, 2024: H. T. Harvey & Associates Field Biologist (Sacramento Valley)

H. T. Harvey & Associates Field Biologist (Sacramento Valley)


17 February, 2024: H. T. Harvey & Associates Staff Ecologist, Remote-Hybrid (Sacramento Valley)

H. T. Harvey & Associates Staff Ecologist, Remote-Hybrid (Sacramento Valley)


17 February, 2024: Plant Biologist, WRA, Inc.
Plant Biologist 

We are hiring an early-career Biologist to work on a variety of exciting projects throughout Northern and Central California. The successful applicant will support survey efforts for rare and invasive plants, vegetation mapping, and wetland and stream delineations. Your work will take you from coastal salt marshes of the San Francisco Bay and coast, to the grasslands and vernal pools of the Central Valley, all the way to the Sierra Nevada mountains. We are particularly interested in individuals with some terrestrial invertebrate and/or pollinator ecology experience, who are excited to learn how to conduct surveys for protected bees and butterflies, and pollinator habitat assessments. Your work at WRA will support a variety of projects, including restoration, transportation, and renewable energy. As an early-professional biologist, we are looking for a friendly, motivated, intelligent, and adaptable biologist to assist and learn from our current crop of experienced professionals. Are you looking to encounter some of the rarest plants and insects in the continental United States? Are you willing to travel throughout Central California, and would you like to get paid to hike and camp in scenic places? Do you want to grow your career as a professional consultant with a company full of individuals at the top of their field, who are passionate about cultivating a sustainable future? If so, come join our team!

The salary range for this position is  $54,000 – $76,500

This role will need to be within commuting distance to one of our 3 Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, and Emeryville), as periodic site visits will be necessary.


17 February, 2024:  Regulatory Permitting Specialist, WRA, Inc.

Regulatory Permitting Specialist 

Hope Kingma is a Director and Project Delivery Team Leader, based out of our Emeryville office, who is seeking a mid-level project manager to help her lead and develop a team of biologists and regulatory permitting specialists as we work together to support our clients with their environmental permitting and compliance needs. Hope’s team currently works on restoration and mitigation projects, open space and trail projects, and residential and commercial development projects around the greater Bay Area and Central Valley. Our clients include park districts, landscape architects, planning departments, mining companies, land use attorneys, land developers, and private property owners. 

 In this role you will have 3 major areas of impact:

  1. Client support 

  2. Professional development 

  3. Mentorship and Supervision

This role will need to be within commuting distance to one of our 3 Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, and Emeryville), as periodic site visits will be necessary.

The salary range for this position is $81,000 – $117,000


17 February, 2024: Senior Biologist/Project Manager, Rincon Consultants, Inc., San Diego, CA

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Biologist / Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in California. The team member in this role will be responsible for delegating and overseeing workflow and successful project execution, working directly with their peers and junior staff. This position allows you to work from any of our 13 office locations, San Diego or Carlsbad preferred, and also provides the potential for a hybrid/remote work arrangement within California. 

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Work

  • Prepare high quality technical studies and environmental documents, including Biological Resource Assessments, biological CEQA/NEPA analyses, Jurisdictional Delineations, and permit application packages
  • Identify optimal permitting pathways for complex projects, and develop required technical studies and application materials
  • Conduct stream/wetland delineations and other fieldwork necessary to complete biological documentation for projects
  • Travel (with overnight stays) when needed

Project Management

  • Oversee complex biological permitting projects (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act, others)
  • Manage and complete moderate to large sized projects and major tasks of larger projects in a largely unsupervised manner
  • Coordinate and track assignments, scopes, schedules budgets and deliverables
  • Serve as Rincon’s primary Project point of contact for the client and regulatory agencies
  • Provide technical direction to staff and subcontractors
  • Lead QA/QC of technical reports, project budgets, and schedules

Business Development

  • Client outreach
  • Proposal writing and development of cost and schedule estimates
  • Client interviews
  • Presentations

This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

  • A minimum of 6 years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the above three areas (Technical Work, Project Management, and Business Development) 
  • BS or MS in Biology or equivalent from an accredited university or college; or PhD in Biology or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience 
  • Demonstration of past/current success in supervising employees, being solution-oriented, and fostering positive relationship with staff, clients, agencies and subconsultants 
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Biological resource assessments (CEQA/NEPA)
    • Botanical surveys
    • Wildlife species surveys
    • Wetland delineations & jurisdictional determinations
    • CRAM assessments
    • Regulatory permitting
    • Regulatory compliance oversight and monitoring
    • Restoration planning, habitat management, mitigation monitoring
    • Utility / energy / water / transportation projects

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $84,000-$138,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities. 

Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that’s why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here

Please apply via the link: https://rinconconsultants.applytojob.com/apply/yrMbq0DDFl/Senior-Biologist-Project-Manager?source=TWS-West


 

9 February, 2024: 2024 Mountain Wetlands Survey/Restoration positions and internships

We are continuing an ambitious survey and restoration project this summer in northern California’s Klamath and Cascades ranges and are seeking to fill at least 4 paid positions and two internships. Both paid positions and internships will receive a daily per diem allowance while in the field. This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring aquatic scientists to grow their experience in classifying wetlands and surveying for numerous aquatic species (inverts, amphibians, reptiles, and fishes) across a variety of wetlands to inform management on threats related to climate change and invasive predators. Aquatic species inventories also provide vital information used to manage healthy low-impact fisheries. The restoration component began in 2023 with the goal of removing introduced sport fishes in smaller waters identified as having exceptional conservation value. These jobs require extensive rugged backcountry travel with survey trips extending up to 8 days with a diverse team. Related experience is highly desired but not required. These are summer jobs ranging from May to September with start dates potentially negotiable and or dependent on snowpack conditions and college schedules.

Link to more info

Paid Positions: and their general duty statements are posted in the links below in 2 separate announcements (You are encouraged to apply to both groups of positions):

2 positions (Apply by  2/13/2024!):

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=413954

2 positions (Apply by 2/15/2024!):

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=414413 

For general questions related to the jobs please contact: adam.mckannay@wildlife.ca.gov

Internships: For those interested in our two internship opportunities please send a resume and an letter of interest by April 1 to: Justin.Garwood@wildlife.ca.gov


9 February, 2024: Wildlife Specialist: NEPA Mid-Level Assessment Team, Great Basin Institute

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-NEPA-001&type=JOBDESCR


9 February, 2024: Wildlife Technician, CA National Forests, Great Basin Institute

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-BRF-003&type=JOBDESCR


9 February, 2024: Wildlife Technician with BLM, Applegate Field Office, Great Basin Institute

https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2024-ACI-007&Type=JOBDESCR&rf=CONSBOARD&source=


 

5 February, 2024: Wildlife Biologist, WRA, Inc.


5 February, 2024: Conservation Project Manager, WRA, Inc.


 

25 January, 2024: Wildlife Ecologists, H. T. Harvey & Associates, SF Bay Area

H. T. Harvey & Associates Wildlife Ecologists (Staff and Managerial-Levels), San Francisco Bay Area (Full-time)


25 January, 2024:  Multiple positions, Six Rivers National Forest

The Six Rivers National Forest is seeking energetic candidates to fill multiple permanent positions.

Link to announcement


11 January, 2024: Wildlife Biologist, Stillwater Sciences, Berkeley or Davis, CA

Stillwater Sciences is hiring a Wildlife Biologist in Berkeley or Davis, California.

The job announcement can be found on our website here: https://www.stillwatersci.com/careers/

Or directly here: https://stillwatersci.bamboohr.com/careers/47


7 January, 2024: Biologist, Surf to Snow Environmental Resource Management, San Ramon, CA

Biologist (Flexible Location Within Bay Area)

San Ramon, CA (Hybrid)

Surf to Snow Environmental Resource Management

We are seeking a mid-level Biologist to join our growing team to provide environmental support, including conducting special-status species and marine mammal surveys, biological monitoring, reporting, and environmental inspections. Location flexible within the Bay Area.

As a Biologist for Surf to Snow Environmental Resource Management (S2S) you will use your technical expertise to support a variety of projects. You will work under the direction of more senior biologists and/or project managers and may serve as project manager for small/medium sized projects. You will collaborate on interdisciplinary teams and use independent judgment. You will need strong verbal/written communication skills and effective problem-solving skills. You will be working outdoors in all types of weather, sometimes in physically challenging environments. Biological fieldwork requires working at night, including starting your day before dawn for some projects. This position will require periodic weekends and long hours, typically with advance notice. Frequent travel and overnight travel will be required.

Position specific tasks to include: 

  • Conducting special-status wildlife and/or botanical protocol and reconnaissance surveys, including nesting bird surveys
  • Conducting biological monitoring or studies, environmental inspections, marine mammal monitoring, construction compliance monitoring
  • Creating and presenting environmental training materials to construction crews
  • Assisting in preparing environmental documents including biological resources sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, biological assessments or evaluations assessing project impacts on listed species, biological constraints reports
  • Managing field data; timely preparing reports and client deliverables; may include QA/QC of biology deliverables
  • May be assigned as Project Manager and/or fill-in for Project Manager of small/medium-sized projects
  • Supporting special projects

Qualifications:

  • BS or BA degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, or related field
  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience conducting surveys for California special-status species, including nesting birds (experience with agency protocols and listed species or marine mammals a plus)
  • Experience conducting surveys for wildlife habitats, reviewing projects for potential impacts to sensitive species, and writing biological reports
  • Knowledge of California’s biological resources with a strength in wildlife and/or wetland ecology
  • Basic understanding of Federal ESA, California ESA, CEQA, and NEPA Basic understanding of GIS principals
  • Strong data collection, critical thinking, and technical writing skills
  • Experience in GIS/GPS field data collection/mapping and strong navigational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Valid CA driver’s license and reliable vehicle
  • Availability for regular travel and overnight stays and willingness to work on a variety of projects within and outside of the Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS in Biology, Ecology, Botany, or related field
  • At least one field season marine mammal survey experience (NOAA Approved Marine Wildlife Observer a plus)
  • USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permit and/or CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits; experience with California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, spotted owl, San Joaquin kit fox, or other listed species
  • Experience working with utilities and federal clients
  • Qualified for more than one taxonomic group
  • Willingness to and/or experience supporting stormwater projects
  • 4WD experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in both an outside and office environment. Related occupational hazards include: heat, cold, odors, smoke, wetness, dusts, toxic agents, noise, and machinery. May be exposed to ticks, wildlife, and COVID-19. Valley Fever may be present in the soil at some job sites. Will need to stay in a hotel or camp for some assignments. May need to work with or talk to various project or site personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to:

  • Move or carry job related objects or materials up to 25 lbs
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance for the purpose of performing inspections
  • Walk/hike several miles on uneven terrain, sometimes up/down slopes. May need to cross waterways. Must be comfortable working at night
  • Work in all weather conditions, including heat and rainy weather
  • Drive to/from jobs sites, sometimes spending most of the workday driving

Who We Are:

Surf To Snow Environmental Resource Management (S2S) is a full-service environmental consulting firm that supports Clients and other strategic partners in all major lines of business, general construction, including electric transmission, gas transmission, power generation, distribution/facilities support, environmental permitting, and site restoration projects. Founded in 2008, we are a California-based disabled veteran-owned business. With a strong technical background and the ability to be flexible and responsive to our clients’ needs, S2S is uniquely qualified to provide a multitude of environmental services to our clients while helping to meet diverse regulatory requirements. S2S provides planning, permitting, project management, compliance monitoring, stormwater, and site restoration services that result in the successful, timely, on-budget completion of a project while meeting regulatory requirements and preserving the surrounding ecosystem. http://www.s2serm.com

Benefits include:

  • Great dental, health, and vision insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 11 paid company holidays per year
  • 401K contribution matching
  • Bonus opportunity

The listed pay range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual pay will be based upon a range of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, level of responsibility, skills, abilities and overall alignment with market data for similar functions.

Apply online at: https://surftosnow.bamboohr.com/careers/139?source=aWQ9MjU%3D


 

28 December, 2023: Wildlife Technician, FWS Forestry California LLC, Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, McCloud, CA

POSITION:  Wildlife Technician

LOCATION: Mount Shasta/Dunsmuir/McCloud, California 

JOB SUMMARY

FWS Forestry California, LLC, is looking to hire a minimum of two (2) wildlife technicians for the

2024 field season.  The ideal applicant would be based out of the Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, or McCloud areas.  The main responsibilities of wildlife technicians are to support ongoing spotted owl surveys throughout Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties, with additional wildlife assignments available depending on need, interest, and timing.  Past technicians also gained experience in northern goshawk surveys, camera traps, meadow restoration, and frog surveys.  Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a good attitude are required.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Safely drive and/or hike remote forest roads and trails at night to access survey stations.
  • Conduct electronic broadcast surveys for northern spotted owls according to established protocols.
  • Take detailed field notes and accurately map owl locations for any owl species heard or seen.
  • Conduct daytime surveys as needed to follow up on nighttime detections of spotted owls, including daytime visits to historic nest or roost locations.
  • Regular data entry, team meetings, road clearing, and additional duties as required.
  • Potential to assist with tree marking, inventory, flagging, and/or GIS work for qualified applicants.

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or related field is preferred. o Candidates without degrees, but with adequate experience, are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with California native wildlife species is preferred.
  • Chainsaw safety certification is a plus.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of field experience.
    • Candidates with prior experience with spotted owl surveys and/or night work will be given preference.
  • Must be able to identify spotted owls by sight and/or sound, including the ability to differentiate between spotted owls and barred owls. Applicants should have normal hearing and vision abilities.
  • Experience with or sufficient demonstrable understanding of navigation techniques including topographic maps, GPS, compass, and/or PLSS systems.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to adhere to company safety protocols.
  • Candidates must be able to hike, sometimes traveling long distances, at night along closed roads or trails, often in steep, brushy terrain.
  • Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions with the possibility of encountering (potentially dangerous) wildlife and vegetation (i.e. bears, mountain lions, poison oak).
  • Candidates must be able to confidently, safely, and efficiently navigate infrequently maintained logging roads with a 4WD vehicle or ATV in areas with little or no cell phone reception, often at night.
  • Must be able to work independently and alone in the field. A high degree of selfmotivation, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a sense of humor are essential.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Applicants must be able to work independently in a variety of potentially hazardous circumstances and areas, usually between sunset and sunrise, to conduct northern spotted owl surveys on private timber lands.

  • Applicants should be experienced in wildlife surveys and/or environmental consulting.
    • Candidates with prior experience with spotted owl surveys and/or night work will be given preference.
  • Applicants must be comfortable working nights, alone, often in areas without cell service. Both hiking and driving at night will be required.
  • Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and must be able to navigate in the field using a smartphone and mapping application.
  • Experience collecting data with ESRI Field Maps on Android operating systems is a plus.
  • Experience using a chainsaw and road clearing is a plus.

SALARY:  

  • Compensation: $20 – $25/hour, DOE
  • All figures cited are in $USD and pertain to workers located in California. Pay is based on several factors including market location, and may vary depending on job related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

 

  • Housing/Relocation: not included
  • Start Date: Late February or early March 2024
  • End Date: August 31, 2024 (contract extension possible, especially for those with interest in and/or experience with forestry field work)
  • Location: Shasta, Dunsmuir, McCloud, and surrounding areas.
  • Additional Details: 4-5 nights, 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime likely.  DURATION OF POSITION OPENING:  Until position is filled.

CONTACT:  Submit all resumes/cover letters via email to apply@fwforestry.com

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.


28 December, 2023:  Wildlife Technician, FWS Forestry California LLC, Weed / Yreka, CA

POSITION:  Wildlife Technician

LOCATION: Weed/Yreka, California 

JOB SUMMARY

FWS Forestry California, LLC, is looking to hire a minimum of one (1) wildlife technician for the 2024 field season.  The ideal applicant would be based out of the Weed or Yreka areas.  The main responsibilities of wildlife technicians are to support ongoing spotted owl surveys throughout Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties, with additional wildlife assignments available depending on need, interest, and timing.  Past technicians also gained experience in northern goshawk surveys, camera traps, meadow restoration, and frog surveys.  Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a good attitude are required.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Safely drive and/or hike remote forest roads and trails at night to access survey stations.
  • Conduct electronic broadcast surveys for northern spotted owls according to established protocols.
  • Take detailed field notes and accurately map owl locations for any owl species heard or seen.
  • Conduct daytime surveys as needed to follow up on nighttime detections of spotted owls, including daytime visits to historic nest or roost locations.
  • Regular data entry, team meetings, road clearing, and additional duties as required.
  • Potential to assist with tree marking, inventory, flagging, and/or GIS work for qualified applicants.

REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, or related field is preferred. o Candidates without degrees, but with adequate experience, are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with California native wildlife species is preferred.
  • Chainsaw safety certification is a plus.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of field experience.
    • Candidates with prior experience with spotted owl surveys and/or night work will be given preference.
  • Must be able to identify spotted owls by sight and/or sound, including the ability to differentiate between spotted owls and barred owls. Applicants should have normal hearing and vision abilities.
  • Experience with or sufficient demonstrable understanding of navigation techniques including topographic maps, GPS, compass, and/or PLSS systems.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to adhere to company safety protocols.
  • Candidates must be able to hike, sometimes traveling long distances, at night along closed roads or trails, often in steep, brushy terrain.
  • Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions with the possibility of encountering (potentially dangerous) wildlife and vegetation (i.e. bears, mountain lions, poison oak).
  • Candidates must be able to confidently, safely, and efficiently navigate infrequently maintained logging roads with a 4WD vehicle or ATV in areas with little or no cell phone reception, often at night.
  • Must be able to work independently and alone in the field. A high degree of selfmotivation, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a sense of humor are essential.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Applicants must be able to work independently in a variety of potentially hazardous circumstances and areas, usually between sunset and sunrise, to conduct northern spotted owl surveys on private timber lands.

  • Applicants should be experienced in wildlife surveys and/or environmental consulting.
    • Candidates with prior experience with spotted owl surveys and/or night work will be given preference.
  • Applicants must be comfortable working nights, alone, often in areas without cell service. Both hiking and driving at night will be required.
  • Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and must be able to navigate in the field using a smartphone and mapping application.
  • Experience collecting data with ESRI Field Maps on Android operating systems is a plus.
  • Experience using a chainsaw and road clearing is a plus.

SALARY:  

  • Compensation: $20 – $25/hour, DOE
  • All figures cited are in $USD and pertain to workers located in California. Pay is based on several factors including market location, and may vary depending on job related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.

 

  • Housing/Relocation: not included
  • Start Date: Late February or early March 2024
  • End Date: August 31, 2024 (contract extension possible, especially for those with interest in and/or experience with forestry field work)
  • Location: Weed, Yreka, and surrounding areas.
  • Additional Details: 4-5 nights, 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime likely.  

DURATION OF POSITION OPENING:  Until position is filled.

CONTACT:  Submit all resumes/cover letters via email to apply@fwforestry.com

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.


17 December, 2023: Herpetologist, ManTech, Lompoc, CA

ManTech is hiring a Herpetologist based at our Lompoc, CA office, though we may consider a hybrid position (ability to work from home when appropriate) for the right candidate.  We have a small Environmental, Range, and Sustainability Services team (~50 people) of biologists, ecologists, conservationists, environmental planners, and GIS professionals based out of California who work on federal contracts with various military installations across the Western region. This satellite team works collaboratively with military and civilian personnel on federal landholdings to responsibly and effectively manage land and wildlife for conservation. See https://www.mantech.com/environmental-engineering for more information.

Please note this Position is open until filled.

If interested, job seekers can  apply online at: https://mantech.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/USA-CA-Lompoc/Herpetologist_R45940


 

 

18 November, 2023:  CNDDB/CAU Assistant I Data Entry and Acquisition, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento, CA

Description: Working closely in a group setting with scientists and support staff in the CDFW’s California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and Conservation Analysis Unit (CAU), the incumbent performs duties involving data acquisition, interpretation of data, compiling and formatting data for use data analysis, entry of observation data for high-priority rare plant and animal taxa, and integration of several single-species datasets into observation database.

Application deadline: November 29, 2023

Expected start date is January 15, 2024. For more details and information on how to apply, see the official job posting: 
https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/_assets/documents/hr-jobs/id-049.pdf


8 November, 2023: Applying to the Forest Service: Application Tips and Webinars

About the Pacific Southwest Region

The Pacific Southwest Region of the US Forest Service manages 20 million acres of National Forest land in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. Eighteen national forests are located in this region, in the North Coast, Cascade, and Sierra Nevada ranges and from Big Sur to the Mexican border in the south Coast range. Watch a video to find out more about who we are and the work we do.  For information about the National Forests supported by the Pacific Southwest Regional Office, please visit the individual Forest websites: Region 5 – Forest & Grassland Offices (usda.gov). 

Learn more:

Subscribe to our Job Seeker Database – To receive information about upcoming hiring event(s) and webinar(s)  Region 5 Job Seeker Database Sign-Up Form (office.com)

 Help is Available:

For questions about career opportunities and applications, call 1-877-372-7248 (select option 2 and follow prompts). We’re open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time and closed on all Federal holidays.

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Visit the Application Tips and Webinars | US Forest Service (usda.gov) to learn more.