Paid Technician: Rangeland Monitoring Field Technician (CA)
Point Blue Conservation Science is hiring 2 Working Lands Technicians to assist in ecological monitoring on rangelands throughout California as part of the Rangeland Monitoring Network of Point Blue Conservation Science. Deadline to apply: 11/19/2023.
Agency/Organization: Point Blue Conservation Science
Location: Northern California
Website: https://www.pointblue.org/careers/rangeland-monitoring-technicians/
Job Description: The Working Lands Technician will assist in ecological monitoring on rangelands throughout California as part of the Rangeland Monitoring Network of Point Blue Conservation Science. The Rangeland Monitoring Network measures ecological function on rangelands and evaluates the effectiveness of management practices through bird, vegetation, and soil surveys. To achieve our goals, Point Blue has partner biologists located in 11 Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) field offices across the state of California to provide technical assistance and ecological expertise to producers. This is a truly collaborative, science-based effort to facilitate the implementation of beneficial management practices to improve conservation outcomes on working lands with the end goal of robust, resilient, and climate-smart agroecosystems. Due to the broad geographic range of our work, field technicians will be expected to travel often and over lengthy distances, extending from Tulare to Humboldt counties, though not within a single work week. Regular overnight travel can be expected (with accommodations paid for or reimbursed by Point Blue).
Qualifications:
- Valid US driver’s license, 2-years of driving experience, and favorable driving history to drive company vehicles. Successful applicants must have transportation to our headquarters in Petaluma, CA and ideally have access to a personal vehicle with proof of auto insurance.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and hike up to 7 miles.
- Enthusiasm for natural history, birds, botany, soil, and/or agriculture.
Wage: $21-$23 per hour
To apply: Please complete this application form by November 19, 2023. All applicants should provide a resumé and contact information for three references. In addition to the resumé and references, applicants should include a letter of interest or written document (~1 page) describing why you are interested in this position, how you hope this position can help you advance your own goals, any previous experience you would like to highlight.
Point Blue is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in an uniformed service, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to complete the application and/or participate in the interview process. Working Lands is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of programming and highly encourages racially marginalized individuals to apply for this position.
Application Deadline: 11/19/2023
Start Date: 1/8/2024
Contact: HR (jobs@pointblue.org)
