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Forestry - Wildlife Biologist Aide

Burney Forestry District
Burney, CA
Close Date:  02/14/2025
Job Type: Temporary
Wages range from $22 to $25 per hour
We train and promote from within


Qualified Wildlife Biologist Aides help manage the Company's forest lands in California. Primary species being surveyed will be the Spotted Owl and American Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe Spotted Owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 300 Spotted Owls.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Support on-going monitoring of sensitive species
  • Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring demanding physical activity, night-time hours, and off-road driving
  • Data entry
  • Camping for up to four nights in one week

Qualifications
  • Degree in wildlife biology, forestry, or biological science preferred
  • One season experience calling for raptors preferred
  • Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests
  • Ability to safely hike and navigate alone in remote, steep mountainous regions using map, compass, and GPS
  • Possess valid driver license and have ability to drive hazardous mountain roads
  • Excellent communication skills

Base Locations: Anderson, Burney, Camino, Chico, Fortuna, Grass Valley, Martell, Weaverville, and Westwood, California

Certain assignments may be eligible for a housing allowance or full benefits, including health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), retirement, and paid holidays.


How to Apply

Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Applications Close: February 14th 2025
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Positions may be filled prior to deadline.


Employment Period: SPRING - FALL 2025 (flexible start & end dates)


Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!
spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillion


Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.


About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.

What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, third-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With nearly 6,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.

As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.