[PCA] Job Oppty: Field Botany Technician Invasive Plants - Calif. Botanic Garden

[Rachel Wing]

CALIFORNIA BOTANIC GARDEN

1500 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-3157 · Phone 909-625-8767 ·
Fax 909-626-7670 www.calbg.org <http://www.rsabg.org>

TITLE: Temporary Field Botany Technician (invasive plants)

DEPARTMENT: Field Studies

STATUS: Hourly up to 40 hours per week (3 months)

REPORTS TO: Field Crew Lead and Director of Conservation Programs

STARTING WAGE: $18.00/HOUR

Position Overview:

Work in a team performing field work to advance invasive plant management
on the Angeles National Forest. Duties include herbicide application, use
of hand and power tools such as chainsaws for removal of invasive plant
species, rugged off-trail backcountry travel by foot  in difficult terrain,
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
(up to 40 hours a week for 3 months, with possibility of extension.) Hours
may vary due to weather conditions. The position involves 100% field work,
including in inclement weather, and no office time. Field tasks are
typically labor intensive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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   Under cooperative agreements between CalBG, the Angeles National Forest,
   National Forest Foundation, and other organizations executes removal of
   invasive plant species such as Arundo donax (giant reed), Ailanthus
   altissima (tree of heaven),Tamarix ramosissima (salt cedar), Spartium
   junceum (Spanish broom) and others species ranging in size from
   seedlings to trees
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   Herbicide application
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   Use of hand and power tools such as trowels, shovels, picks, chainsaws,
   weed wrenches, and weed-whackers
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   Drive and navigate to field sites on 4WD roads
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   Rugged travel on foot on- and off-trail to field sites
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   Record-keeping and other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

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   Ability to perform difficult physical labor for the majority of the
   10-hour workday
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   A working knowledge of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of
   major plant families and California flora desired
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   Familiarity with the use of GPS equipment and ability to read and
   navigate with topographic maps
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   Ability to properly use hazardous equipment; ability to operate 4WD
   vehicle and/or power tools such as chainsaw desired
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   Demonstrated commitment to conservation
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   Valid driver’s license
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   Compliance with CalBG’s COVID-19 protocols.


Physical demands:

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   Ability to conduct strenuous fieldwork under a variety of environmental
   conditions is required
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   The physical ability to hike several miles a day for 10 hours a day,
   carrying a pack through rugged chaparral terrain, in remote canyons, and
   mountain top fire breaks
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   Comfortable hiking and working on steep and difficult terrain
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   The ability to work outdoors all day in unpredictable or adverse weather
   conditions
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   Must have physical strength and endurance sufficient to carry field
   equipment and supplies
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   Ability to lift 50 lbs


Location

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   This is an off-campus position. Reporting location will be primarily in
   Arcadia.

Qualified candidates please send electronic cover letter and resume to:

invasives at calbg.org

Attention: Rachel Wing

California Botanic Garden

1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711


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*Rachel Wing, Administrative Crew Lead - Invasive Plants*

*California Botanic Garden*

*1500 N.College Ave.*

*Claremont, CA 91711*

*Pronouns: she, her*



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