Scientific Aid Vegetation Surveys, Air Photo Interpretation, and GIS Analysis NOTE: This is a different position than the one posted 1/16
Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP) California Department of Fish and Game The Department of Fish and Game's Biogeographic Data BranchÂ’s Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program are accepting applications for one Scientific Aid. The Scientific Aid will assist with vegetation sampling and will assist in air photo interpretation and GIS Analysis to produce vegetation maps. The primary work location will be in the Biogeographic Data Branch in downtown Sacramento, but field work will include areas in Suisun Marsh and the Delta, the Sierra Foothills, and possibly other areas including Fish and Game lands in Modoc County and southern California. Some mapping projects will include cooperative efforts with other agencies and organizations. Duties include assisting with the following: 1) Sampling vegetation in the Suisun Marsh and other locations in support of vegetation mapping; 2) Using heads-up digitizing and air photo interpretation to create or update vegetation maps; 3) Entering vegetation and environmental data into databases; 4) Using GIS to analyze various aspects of vegetation such as rarity and distribution; 5) Assist biologist with other wildlife surveys as needed. This position requires variable work hours, driving on levee roads and working independently. Physical job requirements include sitting, driving, carrying, lifting, standing, and hiking. Qualified applicants should be familiar with the California flora including being able to identify plants to the species level and have strong computer skills (including databases, word processing, and email). GIS skills are strongly preferred. This is a three-quarters time position for a year with a pay range of 10.82 - 12.46 per hour. Application Information: Submit a cover letter and Standard State Application Form 678 via email or standard mail by May 8, 2006 to: Ms. Diana Hickson, Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP), Biogeographic Data Branch, Department of Fish and Game, 1807 13th Street, Suite 202, Sacramento, CA 95814, [EMAIL PROTECTED] The State Application Form is at: http://www.spb.ca.gov/Employment/stateapp.htm Note: you may also send a resume, but you MUST send Form 678.
