The Wildlife and Botany Program of our Forestry 
Division has an opening for a qualified 
Biologist to help manage Sierra Pacific 
Industries' forestlands in northern California. 
The position will deal primarily with wildlife 
issues, but familiarity with botany is 
desirable. The position is based out of our 
Chico office, and the primary geographical focus 
will be Tehama, Butte and Plumas counties. 

Primary Duties Include:

Participate in policy-level discussions 
regarding wildlife issues in actively-managed 
California forests within the Company and with 
outside entities. 
Perform field surveys for both animals and 
plants. 
Recommend short and long term management 
strategies for these species. 
Query and analyze data and write reports dealing 
with biological issues in environmental 
documents. 
Publish results of scientific studies. 
Effectively work with State and Federal 
regulators. 
Train other members of the forestry division on 
biological issues. 
Speak to groups and organizations about wildlife 
and botany programs. 
Field work that includes hiking in rough 
terrain, conducting surveys at all hours (day or 
night) and working in remote locations in all 
types of weather conditions.
Qualifications Include:

A Bachelor degree in wildlife biology, forestry, 
botany, or related natural resource field. 
Three or more years of experience associated 
with the primary duties listed above. 
Familiarity with California spotted owls, 
goshawks, and other wildlife species in the 
focus counties. 
Ability to identify the fish and wildlife 
species in the focus geographic area. 
Understanding of federal and state rules and 
laws dealing with timber and wildlife. 
Map and photo interpretation experience. 
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, 
Word, Access, PowerPoint.) 
Personable with excellent verbal and written 
communication skills. 
Valid Driver License and ability to travel 
occasionally to remote forest sites throughout 
northern California.

 

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