BOTANIST

• Conduct pre-construction and construction surveys for rare plants, weeds, and other botanical species.

• Voucher plant specimens and provide taxonomic determinations using botanical keys.

• Conduct literature and database review for rare plant occurrences

• Record daily observations in database for GIS and statistical analysis.

• CEQA and NEPA planning and report writing related to biological resource assessment.

Job Summary

 

• Education:  MS or BS in Botany or Related Field

• Excellent knowledge of and experience with plant species on the Central Coast of California

• Experience: 5 years in botany or endangered plant species management

• Qualified to be licensed to collect rare plants in California

• Work with a team of professional biologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and species experts.

Job Requirements

 

• Must be able to walk 5 to 7 miles per day on relatively flat ground with day pack, water, supplies in variable weather conditions

• Work long days in the field (10-12 hours)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

 

Application

 

Email cover letter of interest, resume, three references, and copy of transcripts (unofficial are OK) to hr@alt-me.com, or mail them to: 

 

Althouse and Meade, Inc.

1602 Spring Street

Paso Robles, CA93446