On-Call Junior Botanist

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience with the Jepson Manual.
  
• Strong academic background in botany
  
• Excellent written and communication skills.
  
• Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
  
• Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  
• Strong skills as a self-starter
  
• Assist in field work tasks as needed, primarily for floristic surveys and vegetation mapping and sampling, including experience with the Manual of California Vegetation.
  
• Participation in team efforts as well as independent field work.
  
• Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs. 
  
• Good driving record and a valid driver’s license is required. 
  

Preferred but not required:

• Wetland delineation experience
  
• Experience in driving ATVs  
  
• CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification
  

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.  Minimum of 1 year of relevant field experience.
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required.  Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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