Forestry - Botanist Aide

Forestry - Botanist Aide at Sierra Pacific Industries

Wages: $22–$26 per hour

Employment Period: MID-MARCH – OCTOBER 2026 (flexible start & end dates)

• Conduct botanical surveys throughout Sierra Pacific Industries’ forests in northern and central California.
• Navigate forest roads and terrain using digital and hard‑copy maps.
• Record habitat characteristics for project areas and rare plant locations.
• Identify California flora to family, genus, and species.
• Survey proposed timber harvest areas and other special projects for rare plant species, collecting supporting documentation and vouchers.
• Work full days in all weather conditions and remote field locations, including hiking steep, uneven terrain.
• Utilize GPS and tablet-based data recording as needed.

• College coursework in botany, biology, forestry, or a related natural resource field; coursework must include plant taxonomy or plant identification.
• One season of botanical field work desirable, but not required.
• Ability to identify plant species in the North Coast, Klamath, Cascade, Modoc, and Sierra Nevada regions.
• Map and photo interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with GPS and data recorder/tablet preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Anderson, Camino, or Chico, California.

Transportation from base location to field is provided. When assigned to work from a location other than the base, meals and lodging are supplied. Certain assignments may qualify for a housing allowance or full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid holidays.

Apply online at . Submit a cover letter and resume. Applications close February 16, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California. Founded in 1949, we are one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We sustainably manage over 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington, and aim to plant more than 6 million new trees each year. In Spring 2024 we planted our 300 millionth seedling.