Field Botanist - Native Plant Restoration (Temporary)

U.S. National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Plants) (Temporary) to perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, and habitats within CA parks.

This position supports diverse vegetation projects, including nursery work, vegetation surveys, invasive species control, and data management using tools like Excel and ArcGIS. Entry on duty is anticipated Feb–Mar 2027; recruitment closes 11/16/2026.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in native plant nursery work and vegetation management is described.
• Examples include site rehabilitation, seed collection, restoration planting and mapping.
• Ability to lead field surveys, manage data, and train staff in restoration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursery work growing and maintaining native plants in controlled environments.
• Lead site rehabilitation through soil prep, seed collection, seeding, restoration planting.
• Assist with invasive plant management through monitoring and control.
• Participate in vegetation surveys and mapping using established protocols.
• Manage and summarize vegetation data using software such as Excel or ArcGIS.

Skills

Fieldwork

Plant identification

Data handling

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in botany/ecology or related

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

ArcGIS

Pathfinder Office

Job description

The National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Plants) (Temporary) to perform field and technical work to monitor, manage, and protect natural resources, including plants, wildlife, and habitats within CA parks.

This position supports diverse vegetation projects, including nursery work, vegetation surveys, invasive species control, and data management using tools like Excel and ArcGIS. Entry on duty is anticipated Feb–Mar 2027; recruitment closes 11/16/2026.