Field Assistant or Ecological Study of Riparian Restoration
Summary of duties: As part of a small team under the direction of graduate student
Jessica Hammond, the Field Assistant will work on a study of herbaceous understory
in riparian restoration. The focus of this research is to identify riparian restoration
techniques and landscape variables that increase native understory and reduce exotic
cover. Fieldwork will include off trail hiking, occasionally through dense vegetation
with poison oak present and high temperatures (frequently in excess of 90° F).
Housing and transportation to field sites is provided.
Salary:
Location:
90%
10%
$13.88 per hour
Chico, California
Fieldwork:
 Record vegetation data in the field
 Assist with carrying equipment to monitoring plots
Data Organization and Administrative Support:
 Data entry into Excel spreadsheet.
 Compile and organize data into single Excel format for later use.
Qualifications/Competences:
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (with or without accommodations):
 Undergraduate coursework in natural and environmental sciences
 Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for ecology or conservation
 Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
 Willingness to hike in rustic conditions without facilities.
 Demonstrated ability to work responsibly and as part of a team.
 Good physical fitness and the ability to hike off trail.
 Functional knowledge of Excel.
 Attentiveness to detail.
Preferred: Candidates having completed basic coursework in botany or plant ecology and having prior
field work experience will be given priority.
Notes: Most work will take place on weekdays, but occasional weekend work may be
required. Fieldwork will start early (sunrise) when temperatures are expected to
exceed 90° F. Workweek will not exceed 40 hours. Housing is provided for the
duration of employment outside of Chico, CA.
Duration: April and May (~7 weeks) 2014. Exact start and end date will depend on
flowering season and completing field sampling.
Botanical Identification Assistant for Ecological Study of Riparian
Restoration
Summary of duties: As part of a small team under the direction of graduate student
Jessica Hammond, the Field Assistant will work on a study of herbaceous understory
in riparian restoration. The focus of this research is to identify riparian restoration
techniques and landscape variables that increase native understory and reduce exotic
cover. Fieldwork will include off trail hiking, occasionally through dense vegetation
with poison oak present and high temperatures (frequently in excess of 90° F).
Housing and transportation to field sites is provided.
Salary offer:
Location:
90%
10%
$16.00 per hour
Chico, California
Fieldwork:
 Record vegetation data in the field
 Assist with carrying equipment to monitoring plots
Data Organization and Administrative Support:
 Data entry into Excel spreadsheet.
 Compile and organize data into single Excel format for later use.
Qualifications/Competences:
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (with or without accommodations):
 Undergraduate coursework in botany or plant ecology
 Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for ecology or conservation
 Ability to identify common plant families and common riparian plants of California
 Good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
 Willingness to hike in rustic conditions without facilities.
 Demonstrated ability to work responsibly and with minimal supervision.
 Good physical fitness and the ability to hike off trail.
 Functional knowledge of Excel.
 Attentiveness to detail.
 Possess a valid driver’s license to drive in California.
Preferred: Candidates having prior field work experience and familiarity with the Sacramento River flora
will be given priority.
Notes: Most work will take place on weekdays, but occasional weekend work may be
required. Fieldwork will start early (sunrise) when temperatures are expected to
exceed 90° F. Workweek will not exceed 40 hours. Housing is provided for the
duration of employment outside of Chico, CA.
Duration: April and May (~7 weeks) 2014. Exact start and end date will depend on
flowering season and completing field sampling.