San Clemente Island Habitat Restoration Technician

Overview:

• This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after November 11, 2024.
• This position will start on January 28, 2025 and end in June 2025.
• This is a full-time, hourly position with full benefits. Compensation will be $22.70/hour plus a full benefits package.

Relocation benefits will not be offered.

The program also supports an extensive community of biologists and researchers. The Seasonal Restoration Technician lives as part of a small and remote community and is expected to maintain a professional, positive attitude at all times.

Responsibilities:

The (SCI Restoration Technician) is responsible for but not limited to:

• Monitor rare plant populations
• Monitor vegetation cover
• Install, maintain, and monitor native species out-plantings
• Remove/control non-native plant species manually, mechanically, and chemically
• Install erosion control materials
• Collect native plant propagules
• Propagate native plants

• Use GPS in the field and GIS software
• Enter data and maintain databases

Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned 5%

Qualifications:

• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients and study participants
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Ability to relate well to others within the project environment.
• Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to display organization, meet deadlines, display detail orientation, possess good judgment and common sense
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity
• Passion for Southern California flora
• Capacity to follow work rules, directions, and procedures
• Experience performing strenuous labor with a high level of physical endurance under a variety of weather and work conditions
• Ability to repeatedly lift loads of up to 45 lbs. throughout the workday and to safely navigate and work off-trail on steep, rocky, cactus-covered terrain
• Highly motivated individual with a high energy level and strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess good judgment and common sense.
• Ability to respectfully, clearly, and accurately communicate with other staff, contractors, and military commands
• Ability to pass a background check to obtain clearance for military base access
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to drive 4-wheel-drive vehicles

• Completion of upper level undergraduate courses in botany, ecology, biology, or related discipline OR equivalent of one year related experience in lieu of coursework.

• Bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, biology, or related discipline.
• Passion for Southern California flora.
• Experience safely navigating and working off-trail under a variety of weather, terrain, and work conditions. Ability to respectfully, clearly, and accurately communicate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Capacity to follow work rules, directions, and procedures.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.