Wildlife Field Technician – Forestry Surveys

Spi Ind; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in California seeks a Wildlife Aide to support our Forestry Division’s wildlife program. You will conduct protocol-level surveys, collect and edit field data, and document wildlife to family, genus, and species across Martell, Tahoe, and Sonora districts.

Responsibilities include recording habitat characteristics, supporting monitoring efforts, assisting with owl banding and coordinating seasonal field crews, while working in remote locations and under varied weather

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, natural resources, or related field.
• At least 2 years of wildlife or natural resources field experience.
• Experience with wildlife survey protocols and habitat data collection.
• Experience using GPS, tablets, and GIS-based data collection.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate 4x4 on rough terrain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-level wildlife surveys and collect high-quality field data.
• Record habitat characteristics and wildlife occurrence in the internal system.
• Identify wildlife to family, genus, and species; document special status.
• Support monitoring efforts and assist with owl banding and amphibian studies.
• Assist District Wildlife Biologist with planning, coordinating, and training seasonal field crews.
• Safely navigate remote forest roads and hike steep terrain.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Driver's license

Education

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

Tools

GPS

GIS-based data collection

Tablets

Map and compass navigation

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in California seeks a Wildlife Aide to support our Forestry Division’s wildlife program. You will conduct protocol-level surveys, collect and edit field data, and document wildlife to family, genus, and species across Martell, Tahoe, and Sonora districts.

Responsibilities include recording habitat characteristics, supporting monitoring efforts, assisting with owl banding and coordinating seasonal field crews, while working in remote locations and under varied weather