Seasonal Botanical Field Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $24- $32/hour

Seasonal/Temporary Botanical Field Technicians

Office location: Berkeley, CA

Field locations:Throughout northernand centralCalifornia

Project duration:April/MaythroughAugust2026

Stillwater Sciences isseekinghighly motivated and talented junior- to mid-level botanists to join our interdisciplinary staff for on-call positions. We are looking for botanists interested in applying their knowledge ofCaliforniaflora to vegetation projectsinnorthern and centralCalifornia.Positions will be basedout ofour Berkeleyoffice.

Responsibilities include plant identification, vegetation data collection, photographic monitoring,preparation and demobilization of field efforts,anddata entry.Experience in wetland delineation and/or vegetation mapping/classificationa plus.This is an on-call temporary position. Field efforts areanticipatedtobevariable inhours,from only a few hours per week to potentially upto50 hoursper week starting inlate April or earlyMayand likelyextendingintoAugust.Additionaloffice-based work (i.e., reporting, data analysis)may be available for candidates with applicable experience.

The ideal applicant should have:

• Have earned orin the process of earningaBS or BA inbotanyor similar degree.

• Excellent plant identification skills (Plant Taxonomy or equivalent course; sufficient knowledge of the local flora and familiarity withutilizingthe JepsoneFloraand/or the printed Jepson Manual toidentifyfresh and collected specimens to species).

• Priorfieldexperience.

• Team oriented, with the ability to workcollaborativelyand independently, asneeded.

• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations (lodging provided) for56days maximum.

• Good attitude andabilitytotraverse difficult terrain including steep slopes, muddy wetlands with standing water, and extremely dense brush.Endurance to work long days in all types of weather.

• Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols.

• Attention to detail and commitment to sound science.

Qualifications:

• Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS

• Ability tomove equipment of 25 pounds or more

• A valid drivers license andgood drivingrecord and ability to use personal vehicle to travel to field sites (reimbursable)

Application Details:

• Hourly rate$24$32depending on qualifications or experience.

• Temporary on-call positions based out ofBerkeleyfor fieldwork throughoutNorthern California.

• Pleasesubmit a one-page resume and one-pagecover letter.Resumessubmittedwithout a cover letter will not be considered. Electronic submissions must besubmittedthrough thewebsitesubmission portal. Only online applications will be considered.

• Must live in the United States andpossessa valid work authorization.

• Position will remain openuntilfilled.

AboutStillwaterSciences:

Stillwater Sciencesis an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 120 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex,sexual orientation,gender identityor expression,disability, or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contactrecruiting@stillwatersci.com.