What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sierra National Forest Wildlife Individual Placement position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
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.
Salary : $400
