[PCA] Job Posting: Field Botany Technician (invasive plants) at RSABG

[Naomi Fraga]

 *TITLE*: Field Botany Technician (invasive plants)
*DEPARTMENT:* Conservation
*STATUS:* Full time hourly (1 year)
*REPORTS TO:* Field Crew Lead and Director of Conservation Programs

*Position Overview:*
In collaboration with the Angeles National Forest, work in a team to assist
the Field Crew Lead and Director of Conservation Programs with invasive
plant management on the Angeles National Forest. Duties include hand
removal of invasive plant species, herbicide application, rugged
backcountry hiking, and some GPS mapping of plant populations. Must
approach all tasks with respect for natural, cultural and fiscal resources,
co-workers, volunteers, partner agencies, and organizations. This is a full
time temporary position (40 hours a week for 1 year, with possibility of
extension, starting in July or as soon as positions are filled).

*Duties and Responsibilities:*
Under cooperative agreements between RSABG, the Angeles National Forest,
and National Forest

   - Foundation assists in the execution of invasive plant species removal.
   - Manual removal of invasive plant species
   - Herbicide application
   - Drive and navigate to field sites
   - Other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications:*

   - A working knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics
   of major plant families and
   - California flora desired.
   -  Ability to perform difficult physical labor such as pulling up plants.
   - Ability to use GPS equipment and read/navigate with topographic maps.
   - Ability to properly use hazardous equipment; ability to operate 4WD
   vehicle and/or power tools such as chainsaw desired.
   -  Demonstrated interest in conservation
   - Valid driver’s license.
   - Physical demands
   - Ability to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental
   conditions is required.
   - The physical ability to hike several miles a day for 10 hours a day,
   carrying a pack through strenuous terrain in adverse weather conditions.
   -  Must have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field
   equipment and supplies

*Location*
Duty location varies. Primary reporting location is in Santa Clarita.

Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to:
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Attention: Rachel Wing
1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
e-mail invasives at rsabg.org
Fax to (909) 626-3489


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Naomi S. Fraga, Ph.D. (Director of Conservation Programs)
Phone (909) 625-8767 ext. 231  •  Fax (909) 626-7670
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
http://rsabg.org
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