Forestry - Wildlife Biologist Aide

Overview

Wages range from $22 to $26 per hour. Qualified Wildlife Biologist Aides help manage the Company's forest lands in California. Primary species being surveyed will be the Spotted Owl and American Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe Spotted Owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 300 Spotted Owls.

• Support on-going monitoring of sensitive species
• Forestry and wildlife-related project work requiring demanding physical activity, night-time hours, and off-road driving
• Data entry
• Camping for up to four nights in one week

• Degree in wildlife biology, forestry, or biological science preferred
• One season experience calling for raptors preferred
• Knowledge of native wildlife species of California forests
• Ability to safely hike and navigate alone in remote, steep mountainous regions using map, compass, and GPS
• Possess valid driver’s license and have ability to drive hazardous mountain roads
• Excellent communication skills

Base Locations: Anderson, Burney, Camino, Chico, Fortuna, Grass Valley, Martell, Weaverville, and Westwood, California

Certain assignments may be eligible for a housing allowance or full benefits, including health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), retirement, and paid holidays.

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Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Applications Close:
February 16th 2026

Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

Employment Period:
SPRING - FALL 2026 (flexible start & end dates)

Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals.

We plant over 6 million new trees every year and celebrated planting our 300 millionth seedling in Spring 2024.

We operate eight biomass-fueled power plants and are committed to drug-free and tobacco-free policies. Offers of employment are subject to a negative drug screen. We use E-verify to verify work authorization. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.