Seasonal Biodiversity Technician: Field Ecology & GIS

Marin County Sheriff's Office; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marin County Parks in Marin County is seeking a Conservation Science Seasonal Biodiversity Technician for the 2027 season. Join a team focused on biodiversity and fuels management, February through October, conducting field surveys and data collection.

You will perform nesting bird surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and GIS data management, support fuel-reduction projects, and collaborate with volunteers. Flexible duties and possible involvement with other Natural Resource teams are included.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in biological monitoring, wildlife surveying, habitat assessments, nursery operations, vegetation mapping and management, or trail management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological resource assessments for fuel reduction and fire mitigation projects, including nesting bird surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, rare plant surveys, and invasive plant surveys.
• Using GIS technology to collect, manage, and analyze ecological data.
• Assisting with fuel reduction project management, including prescribed goat grazing operations.
• Working with a team to manage invasive plant species.
• There may be opportunities to support other Natural Resource teams and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Biological monitoring

Wildlife surveying

Habitat assessments

GPS/GIS usage

Data collection

Education

Environmental science coursework

Tools

GIS software

GPS devices

Job description

Marin County Parks in Marin County is seeking a Conservation Science Seasonal Biodiversity Technician for the 2027 season. Join a team focused on biodiversity and fuels management, February through October, conducting field surveys and data collection.

You will perform nesting bird surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and GIS data management, support fuel-reduction projects, and collaborate with volunteers. Flexible duties and possible involvement with other Natural Resource teams are included.