What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement - Wildlife Survey at Sierra National Forest position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
Wildlife survey crew members will work 10 hour shifts from 2pm until 12:30am for the night shifts and 7am until 5:30pm for day shifts. Day shifts consist of hiking in uneven terrain and possibly carrying up to 45 lbs searching the forest for raptor nests. Night shifts consist of driving on rugged roads to designated locations and broadcasting owl calls to illicit responses from territorial owls. There may be some data entry and GIS mapping with this position.
Location
North Fork, CA
Schedule
April 1, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Surveying for northern goshawk nests
- Surveying for spotted owl nests
- Entering survey information into a national database
- Mapping survey outings with detections
Marginal Duties
- Utilizing Avenza Maps, Survey123, and FieldMaps on tablets
Required Qualifications
Valid driver's license
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
GIS experience
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Barracks available upon request; shared rooms with living accommodations included in the barracks (e.g. pots, pans, utensils)
Compensation
$450 Weekly Living Allowance
$1,100 to/from Travel Allowance (Paid Once)
Housing provided on site
Field Work Uniform Package
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Driving Training
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
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.