On-Call Botanist

Overview

GEI has an outstanding opportunity to help support our growing environmental practice in California. We are looking to add on-call botanists to our team in support of our seasonal and project-specific workload. On-call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available, usually two weeks ahead of time. Each on-call employee can accept or refuse hours assigned to them in a given week.

Work on projects outside of GEI is also allowed by on-call employees, so long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they’re performing on behalf of GEI. This position is open for hybrid/remote work opportunities and includes the following responsibilities:

• Conduct small to large-scale field surveys for rare plants and vegetation mapping in accordance with California Native Plant Society and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of rare plant regulations and survey protocols.
• Use desktop resources to preliminarily assess rare plant potential in a project area.
• Prepare field equipment, plan field logistics, and provide oversight of survey implementation and data management.
• Participating in meetings and phone calls with project teams/managers.
• Processing of data and preparation of survey reports documenting findings.

• BS or higher in botany, biology, ecology, or related field.
• At least three (3) seasons of field experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California flora, taxonomy, and vegetation communities, including experience with the Jepson manual and dichotomous keys.
• Strong field identification skills.
• Strong understanding of and experience with conducting standard botanical survey methods, vegetation assessments, and habitat characterizations in accordance with CNPS and CDFW protocols, with the ability to ensure consistent application across projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including providing clear direction and effective communication in meetings.
• Experience using GPS mapping technology such as Field Maps and ArcGIS Online.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to work in inclement conditions such as uneven/steep terrain in remote locations and be on location for multiple days at a time (1 to 2 weeks), if needed.
• Ability to lift/carry/move supplies and field equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Experience with ferns, bryophytes, and/or fungi

GEI is an employee-owned, employee-focused organization with a flat leadership structure. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who solve our clients’ most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. We are committed to sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information, visit GEI’s career site.

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Pay Range For This Position: $28.00 – $32.00/hour
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

Work environment and functional demands are described in a general sense to convey the nature of the role. The role may require sedentary to light or moderate activity levels with periods of standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and other manual tasks as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be available and required where permitted by law.

GEI is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.