California Department of Fish and Game seeks applicants for a Scientific
Aide to assist with Rare Plant and General Vegetation Surveys
The Western Riverside County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP) and California Department of Fish and Game are seeking 1 applicant
to assist with rare plant and general vegetation surveys during the 2008
field season. This position will begin as soon as a successful applicant is
chosen, preferably by mid-May. The new aide will either work 40 hours per
week for 9 months or no more than 30 hours per week year round. The
successful applicant will conduct surveys for sensitive plant species in a
variety of habitats throughout the county. They will also collect
vegetation data to characterize habitat for sensitive animal species and
will work under the direction of the field crew leader. Depending on
workload and prior experience, the hired crew-member may have the
opportunity to participate in mammal, bird, herpetology and/or invertebrate
sensitive species surveys as well. Salary to start is $11.33/hour, paid
monthly, with no benefits, but time toward State service is accrued. The
successful candidate will report to work in downtown Riverside and proceed
to field sites from there.
Requirements / Qualifications
The employees hired must have the equivalent of at least 2 years college
education, with a minimum of 60 units completed, 10 of which must be
science-related (e.g., biology, zoology, chemistry, physics). The ideal
candidate will have one or more seasons of prior field experience,
including some botany-related experience. S/he must have a valid California
Driver’s License (or be eligible to receive one) and be a U.S. citizen or a
legally employable non-citizen (Declaration of Permission to Work form
required). Employees must be willing to operate a 4WD vehicle.
Duties
Participate in targeted searches for rare plant species; Collect habitat
information at sites of rare plant occurrences including list of associated
species and percent cover; Collect field data in the prescribed manner;
Attend meetings and training as appropriate; Be prepared to work in tough,
uneven terrain; Be prepared to deal with both cold and hot environmental
conditions, and; Complete assigned tasks with a minimum of direct
supervision in a timely fashion. Additionally, Field Crew Biologists will
be expected to operate 4WD vehicles and digital equipment and will also be
expected to carry a 25–30 pound backpack.
Applying for Position
Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is chosen, with
interviews beginning the week of April 14th. Preference will be given to
those applicants who can commit to 9 months of employment. Qualified and
interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter via e-
mail to:
Diane Menuz
951-320-2168
(office)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
