CA State Parks is hiring one seasonal (temporary) plant technician under the title of Scientific Aid ( $12.59 - $14.93/hour) or Environmental Services Intern ($13.42-$17.5) from May 14th – September 30th (~ 20 weeks total) at the Sierra District Office of CA State Parks, located in Tahoma, CA. Park seasonal housing may be available – please inquire. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Under the guidance of lead personnel, the employee will assist in natural resources management activities including forest vegetation surveys, invasive species mapping and removal, native plants surveys, as well as other hydrology and forestry related field work. The employee may also work with volunteers, California Conservation Corps crews, non- profit or other agency members. The employee will collect data using Global Position System (GPS) and other methods. Under supervision, the employee will routinely transfer and organize data, enter data into various databases, make maps, prepare and assemble needed supplies and equipment for field projects, maintain field equipment, etc. Employee will participate in extensive field work, and must be physically fit and able to walk 5-10 miles a day. Ability to hike in steep terrain at high altitude and off-trail is necessary. Overnight camping will be occasionally required. Minimum Qualifications Scientific Aid: A valid Class C Drivers License. Equivalent of completion of two years of college with 10 semester hours in biological or chemical sciences, or one year of work experience in biology/ecology/related field. The employee must submit fingerprints for a background check. Environmental Services Intern: Equivalent to graduation from college with a major or a minor (or equivalent) in urban, regional or environmental planning, economics, natural resource management, ecology, geography, earth or natural science, engineering, architecture, law, or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in one or more of the following areas: identifying plants using a dichotomous key, invasive species management, forestry, field biology; knowledge of California native plants and exotic plants; basic PC computer operation experience; GIS/GPS basic literacy; knowledge of the Tahoe basin. The position typically works Monday through Thursday, from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Approximate field-office breakdown: 60% field, 40% office. There may be occasional irregular work hours, night, weekend work and overnight camping. Appropriate field clothing (boots, long pants, long- sleeved shirt) and at least one article of clothing with State Parks markings are required. For job questions contact Svetlana Yegorova by phone (530) 525-1221 or email ([email protected]). Application deadline: signed copy of application has to be received by April 9th, 2018 for a candidate to be considered. Interviews will be conducted by mid-April, expected start date is May 14th, 2018. To apply, submit hard copies of the following : 1) a letter of interest; 2) download a state application at: https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf; 3) complete the application online, and then print - instructions are on the website; 4) sign and mail the application to California State Parks Attn: Svetlana Yegorova P.O. Box 266 Tahoma, CA 96142 Electronic applications can not be considered! Please mail the application in.
