Botanical Crew Lead

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University’s Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title:

Botanical Crew Lead

Requisition Number: S02223P
Position Category:
Staff
Campus

Location:

Weber State University – Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 40
Months per year: 12
Field‑season schedule may include four 10‑hour days
Pay Grade: N25
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

The botanical crew leader will coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of a field crew examining the ecology of invasive annual grasses as well as conduct laboratory and greenhouse work with invasive plants. The selected candidate must be able to comfortably travel and camp in remote areas.

Lead field crew in ecological sampling and data collection. Maintain laboratory and greenhouse protocols for invasive plant research. Analyze data and prepare reports for academic and management use. Ensure safety procedures when working in remote and variable environments.

• Associate’s degree in biology or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six months of botanical experience
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• A valid Utah Driver’s license is a condition of employment

• B.S. in botany, environmental science, biology, or a related degree
• Experience with field botany
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Effective communication skills and problem‑solving
• Ability to work collaboratively

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Field‑season schedule may include four 10‑hour days. If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $38,000 and may increase depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package
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To apply , please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain the average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin February 6, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Heavy manual handling (up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, 20 pounds constantly), climbing and descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and scaffolding, operating equipment, and maintaining equilibrium on uneven surfaces. The job requires sustained standing and repetitive motion of the hands, wrists, and arms.

Experience reading, transcribing, and working with a computer terminal; close visual acuity to inspect small defects and parts; ability to operate machines and tools where work is within arm’s reach; and general observations of facilities or structures.

Work can be performed both inside and outside; subject to weather variations, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F for extended periods), wind, humidity, and vibration.

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• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Info

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