BOTANIST - FIELD BIOLOGIST

UltraSystems Environmental is a leading environmental consulting firm located in Irvine, CA.? Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, medical, dental, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, and a generous vacation and holiday schedule. Salary DOE.

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Minimum Qualifications:

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1.??? B.S. (M.S. preferred) degree in botany, wetland ecology, field biology, or closely related field.?

2.??? At least 2 to 6 years of relevant experience in California performing special status plant and general vegetation survey, vegetation community mapping, and wetland delineation and assessments.?

3.??? Should have excellent plant identification skills and knowledge with appropriate California botanical references.

4.??? Must have strong field botany skills, ability to conduct field work, at times for long hours or under strenuous circumstances.? Additionally, must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

5.??? Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

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Desired Qualifications:



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1.???Education and experience in plant taxonomy and surveys, habitat/association mapping,

2.??? Knowledge of vegetation communities that are native to California.?

3.??? Experience with sensitive/rare plant surveys and reporting. Familiarity with CNPS and Department of Fish and Game survey and mitigation guidelines for rare plants.

4.??? Knowledge of or experience with CEQA/NEPA and environmental impact analysis.

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Responsibilities Include:

1.??? Field verification and reporting.

2.??? Report and proposal writing, task management

3.??? Client and agency contact.

4.??? Technical support to various projects.