Forestry - Wildlife Technician

Overview

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Wages range from $19.50 to $21.50 per hour. Qualified Wildlife Interns help manage the Company's forest lands in the Sierra Nevada. Primary species surveyed are the California Spotted Owl and Northern Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe spotted owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 300 California Spotted Owls.

• 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.

• College‑level coursework in wildlife biology, forestry, or biological science.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive hazardous mountain roads.
• Excellent communication skills.

Anderson, Burney, Sonora, and Westwood, California.

Competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.

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

Applications close:
February 16th 2026. Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

Employment period:
May/June – August/September 2026 (flexible start & end dates).

We are 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. We are 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. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands.