Forestry Wildlife Aide: Field Survey Specialist

Sierra Pacific Industries; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a Wildlife Aide to support its Forestry Division, conducting protocol-level surveys, collecting habitat data, and assisting in land management planning across several districts. The role requires hiking remote terrain and operating in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include data entry, species identification, coordinating field crews, and contributing to end-of-season reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-level wildlife surveys and collect high-quality field data to support timber harvest planning, conservation agreements, fuel break projects, and other land management activities.

Skills

Wildlife data collection

Teamwork & time management

Independent work

4x4 vehicle operation

Map & compass navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or related field

Tools

GPS

GIS

Tablets

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a Wildlife Aide to support its Forestry Division, conducting protocol-level surveys, collecting habitat data, and assisting in land management planning across several districts. The role requires hiking remote terrain and operating in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include data entry, species identification, coordinating field crews, and contributing to end-of-season reporting.