[PCA] temporary botanical jobs, Bakersfield, CA

[Ellen Cypher]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION:       BOTANICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT  3.5 month temporary 
appointment (3 positions available)

SALARY: $8.50 to $15 per hour (without benefits) depending on education and 
experience.

CLOSING DATE:   Screening of applicants to begin on or after November 22, 
2004; positions remain open until filled.

STATUS OF ASSIGNMENT:
Full-time, temporary, non-exempt positions beginning January 10, 2005 with 
the California State University, Stanislaus Foundation’s Endangered Species 
Recovery Program.  Botanical Research Assistants will be based in 
Bakersfield, California.  Positions will run through April 30, 2005, with 
the possibility of reappointment based on funding and job performance. 
THESE ARE NOT STATE FUNDED POSITIONS.

GENERAL  DESCRIPTION:
Primarily responsible for collecting data on the survival and reproductive 
success of several endangered plant species in the San Joaquin Valley 
region of California.  Other duties will include collecting seeds of 
endangered and threatened plants and sampling cover and composition of 
associated plant communities.  Requires use of GPS units and hand-held 
computers.  Botanical Research Assistants also may assist with other 
project-related field and office tasks, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Although a working knowledge of San Joaquin Valley natural communities is 
helpful, it is not required.  At a minimum, the successful candidate is 
expected to rapidly become familiar with endangered and common species of 
plants in the San Joaquin Valley, research methods for those species and 
communities, and data entry on MS-DOS/Windows-based computers.  Applicants 
must be willing to work outdoors in remote locations in the Central Valley 
in all types of weather and have the ability to kneel or sit on the ground 
for up to 8 hours per day and walk up to 5 miles per day.  Botanical 
Research Assistants must be able to work well both independently and in 
team situations and interact positively with the general public. Applicants 
must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to obtain a 
California defensive driver's certificate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Applicants are required to have a high school diploma and at least 2 years 
of college education in botany, ecology, or a closely related 
field.  Applicants having a bachelor’s degree, experience in field biology, 
and familiarity with San Joaquin Valley plants will receive preference.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered a candidate for this position, a current resume, 
names and contact information for three professional references, the 
California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary Organization’s 
application form (mark the Foundation box on the application), and an 
Affirmative Action Data form (optional) must be submitted to:

California State University, Stanislaus Auxiliary
Attention:  Ms. Val Heckendorf
Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Services Gateway Bldg. Room 274
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA  95382

(209) 667-3006 • FAX (209) 664-7053 • Email:  VHeckendorf at csustan.edu
The CSUS Auxiliary Organizations’ application and Affirmative Action Data 
form can be downloaded from:
http://www.bf.csustan.edu/ABS/current_job_openings.htm

After the Screening Committee has evaluated all applications received for 
this vacancy, those individuals who appear most qualified will be contacted 
by telephone for an interview and may be required to take a performance 
examination related to this position.  The successful candidate may be 
fingerprinted at time of hire.  California State University, Stanislaus 
Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified women, minorities, 
and persons with disabilities as well as other affected classes are 
encouraged to apply.  CSU Stanislaus Foundation hires only individuals 
lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

INQUIRIES:
For additional information on job duties, contact:
Dr. Ellen Cypher, Research Ecologist
Endangered Species Recovery Program
(661) 398-2201, ecypher at esrp.csustan.edu

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