Sierra National Forest Wildlife Individual Placement

Full job description

Position Summary

The selected candidate will primarily focus on wildlife surveys with the potential for experience with other departments within the Ranger District including but not limited to timber/silviculture, visitor information services, recreation, archaeology, range management, and off-highway vehicle trail maintenance.

Schedule

May 27, 2025 – August 18, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

assist and participate in surveys for threatened, endangered, or otherwise sensitive wildlife species including but not limited to California spotted owl, great gray owl, Northern goshawk, bald eagle, and Pacific fisher. Wildlife surveys will be in support of various fuel reduction, timber sale, and forest resiliency projects on the Sierra National Forest. Duties are primarily field-based, but some office work is required, including but not limited to creating maps in ArcGIS Pro, animal husbandry (mice), completing accurate data sheets, data entry, and maintenance of field gear and vehicles. Work schedule is highly variable, and changes frequently between nocturnal surveys for owls and early-morning follow-up shifts.

Marginal Duties

Possible experience with other departments within the Ranger District including but not limited to timber/silviculture, visitor information services, recreation, archaeology, range management, and off-highway vehicle trail maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should be studying or have a degree in wildlife biology

Preferred Qualifications

Experience hiking in rough terrain at elevation

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

USFS Housing

Compensation
• Living allowance-$400/week
• Travel allowance -$1100/one time
• Housing provided at no expense
• Americorp Education Award-$1,459 upon successful completion of at least 300 hours of service

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits
• Bear Safety
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.