Forestry - Wildlife Biologist Aide; Seasonal

Overview

Forestry - Wildlife Biologist Aide (Seasonal)

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Description

Wages range from $22 to $26 per hour

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
• Camping for up to four nights in one week

• 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’s license and have ability to drive hazardous mountain roads

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

Note:

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

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Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Applications Close:
February 16th 2026

Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

Employment Period:
SPRING - FALL 2026 (flexible start & end dates)

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

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-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 around 6,500 crew members. 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 reflects our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities; any remaining material is converted into electricity in our biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

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