Wildlife Field Technician – Forestry (Growth & Benefits)

Sierra Pacific Company; Sutter Creek (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We train and promote from within

Low-cost health benefits

Employer-paid retirement contributions

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Wildlife Aide in Martell, CA to support the Forestry Division’s wildlife program. You will conduct protocol-level surveys, collect field data, identify wildlife, and document habitat data across Martell, Tahoe, and Sonora districts.

Responsibilities include data entry into the internal system, collaboration with field crews, and assisting with monitoring and report writing in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, or natural resources.
• At least 2 years of wildlife or natural resources field experience.
• Experience with wildlife survey protocols and habitat data collection.
• Experience with map, compass, GPS, tablets, and GIS data collection.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-level wildlife surveys and collect high-quality field data supporting timber harvest planning, conservation agreements, and land management.
• Accurately collect and edit wildlife occurrence and habitat data using the internal wildlife information system.
• Identify wildlife to family, genus, and species; document special status and rare wildlife occurrences.
• Record habitat characteristics for project areas and special status wildlife locations.
• Support monitoring efforts and assist with owl banding and amphibian studies as needed.
• Track completion of wildlife surveys and assist with end-of-season report writing.

Skills

Wildlife biology

Field surveys

GPS & GIS data collection

Map & compass navigation

Independent & teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or related field

Tools

Internal wildlife information system

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Wildlife Aide in Martell, CA to support the Forestry Division’s wildlife program. You will conduct protocol-level surveys, collect field data, identify wildlife, and document habitat data across Martell, Tahoe, and Sonora districts.

Responsibilities include data entry into the internal system, collaboration with field crews, and assisting with monitoring and report writing in various weather conditions.