Wildlife & Forestry Field Specialist

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Company vehicle

Job summary

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC is seeking a full-time wildlife/forestry assistant to gain practical field experience on our northern California forests. The role offers two disciplines: wildlife surveys in spring and forestry field support through winter.

From February to June, you will conduct raptor surveys and assist with FHCP studies, then transition to forestry duties from July to January, including field layout for Timber Harvest Plans and data collection across both disciplines.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in wildlife, forest management, natural resources, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Position is primarily field-based; travel by four-wheel-drive vehicle or ATV is required.
• You should be prepared to hike through challenging terrain and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys for raptors, including osprey, peregrine falcons, and Northern Spotted Owl.
• Support timber harvest planning and operations under the California Forest Practice Rules.
• Assist with demographic studies for Green Diamond's FHCP and nighttime owl surveys.
• Support field layout for Timber Harvest Plans and other forest management projects.

Job description

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC is seeking a full-time wildlife/forestry assistant to gain practical field experience on our northern California forests. The role offers two disciplines: wildlife surveys in spring and forestry field support through winter.

From February to June, you will conduct raptor surveys and assist with FHCP studies, then transition to forestry duties from July to January, including field layout for Timber Harvest Plans and data collection across both disciplines.