Botany-Forestry Technician (Eldorado National Forest)

The Great Basin Institute is hiring Vegetation Technicians for the Eldorado National Forest in Placerville, CA. The role involves assisting with invasive plant management, botanical surveys, and timber sale preparation. Technicians will work outdoors in various environmental conditions, focusing on ecosystem restoration and forest resilience. The position runs from April through Fall and does not require a degree.
USFS, CA Position Description Summary: The Great Basin Institute (GBI), in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), is recruiting Vegetation Technicians to assist with invasive plant management, botanical surveys and timber sale preparation in the Sierra Nevada region. The technicians will work alongside USFS staff to manage rare plants, control invasive plant species, support the recovery of native vegetation in forested areas, and assist in the preparation of future timber sale projects. This is a field-based position that will involve working outdoors in diverse and potentially challenging environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and insect exposure. The field season runs from April through Fall and focuses on the restoration of ecosystems impacted by wildfire and the preparation of planned timber sales as part of a multi-year effort to improve forest resilience and enhance biodiversity. Botany/timber crews will assist with vegetation monitoring, dat...