Forestry - Wildlife Tech

Sierra Pacific Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is offering a Wildlife Intern position in the Sierra Nevada, focusing on species monitoring, specifically the California Spotted Owl and Northern Goshawk. Ideal candidates will have relevant coursework in wildlife biology, excellent navigation skills, and be prepared for physical activities, including camping in remote locations.

Benefits

Housing allowance for qualifying individuals

Competitive hourly wage

Qualifications

• Able to hike and navigate alone in remote mountainous regions.
• Valid driver license and ability to drive hazardous mountain roads.
• Demonstrated physical capability for demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing monitoring of sensitive species.
• Perform forestry and wildlife-related project work.
• Conduct data entry and assist in project tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of native wildlife species

Excellent communication skills

Education

College-level coursework in wildlife biology

Job description

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Wages range from $19.50 to $21.50 per hour

We train and promote from within

Qualified Wildlife Interns help manage the Company's forest lands in the Sierra Nevada. Primary species being surveyed will be the California Spotted Owl and Northern Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe spotted owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 300 California Spotted Owls.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Support on-going monitoring of sensitive species
• Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring demanding physical activity, night-time hours, and off-road driving
• Data entry
• Camping for up to four nights in one week
  
  

Qualifications

• College-level coursework in wildlife biology, forestry, or biological science
• Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests
• Ability to safely hike and navigate alone in remote, steep mountainous regions using map, compass, and GPS
• Possess valid driver license and have ability to drive hazardous mountain roads
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Base Locations: Weaverville or Westwood, California

Compensation includes competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.

How To Apply

Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships

Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Applications Close: June 24th 2025

Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.

Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

Employment Period: MAY/JUNE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 (flexible start & end dates)

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Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing

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