CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN TITLE: Temporary Field Botany Technician (invasive plants) STATUS: Hourly up to 40 hours per week (3 months) REPORTS TO: Field Crew Lead and Director of Conservation Programs STARTING WAGE: $18.25/HOUR Position Overview: Work in a team performing field work to advance invasive plant management on the Angeles National Forest. Duties include herbicide application, use of hand and power tools such as chainsaws for removal of invasive plant species, rugged off-trail backcountry travel by foot in difficult terrain, and some GPS mapping of plant populations. Must approach all tasks with respect for natural, cultural and fiscal resources, co-workers, volunteers, partner agencies, and organizations. This is a full-time temporary position (up to 40 hours a week for 3 months, with the possibility of extension). Hours may vary due to weather conditions. The position involves 100% field work, including in inclement weather, and no office time. Field tasks are typically labor intensive. Duties and Responsibilities: Under cooperative agreements between CalBG, the Angeles National Forest, National Forest Foundation, and other organizations executes removal of invasive plant species such as Arundo donax (giant reed), Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven), Tamarix ramosissima (salt cedar), Spartium junceum (Spanish broom) and other species ranging in size from seedlings to trees Use of hand and power tools such as trowels, shovels, picks, chainsaws, weed wrenches, and weed-whackers Drive and navigate to field sites on 4WD roads Rugged travel on foot on- and off-trail to field sites Record-keeping and other duties as assigned Qualifications: Ability to perform difficult physical labor for the majority of the 10-hour workday A working knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant families Familiarity with the use of GPS equipment and ability to read and navigate with topographic maps Ability to properly use hazardous equipment; ability to operate 4WD vehicle and/or power tools such as chainsaw desired Demonstrated commitment to conservation Compliance with CalBG’s COVID-19 protocols Ability to conduct strenuous fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions is required The physical ability to hike several miles a day for 10 hours a day, carrying a pack through rugged chaparral terrain, in remote canyons, and mountain top fire breaks Comfortable hiking and working on steep and difficult terrain The ability to work outdoors all day in unpredictable or adverse weather conditions Must have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field equipment and supplies Ability to lift 50 lbs Location: This is an off-campus position. Reporting location will be primarily in Arcadia. Qualified candidates please send an electronic cover letter and resume to: invasivescalbg.org Attention: Rachel Wing California Botanic Garden 1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 J-18808-Ljbffr
