{"id":56735,"date":"2025-11-06T12:57:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=56735"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:03:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:03:53","slug":"job-senior-botanist-shn-eureka-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-senior-botanist-shn-eureka-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Senior Botanist, SHN (Eureka, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-associate-to-senior-level-botanistwetland-scientist-eureka-california\/6692795010?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">SHN<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Eureka,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/california\">California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook-square\"><\/i>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-paid-jobs\">Permanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$38 &#8211; $50 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">https:\/\/www.shn-engr.com\/careers\/benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">7+ years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p><strong>Build a better future with SHN<\/strong>\u2014a company rooted in community. With seven offices across northern California and southern Oregon, SHN is a multi-disciplinary firm making a big impact in rural regions. We are building a better future together. Join us!<\/p>\n<p>SHN is seeking a\u00a0<strong>Senior Botanist<\/strong>\u00a0with experience in wetland science to join our Eureka-based biology team. The person filling this position will lead protocol-level surveys for special status plant species and sensitive natural communities; conduct wetland delineations (coastal, state, and federal); assess project impacts to sensitive biological resources, prepare technical reports, develop and implement mitigation and restoration plans; monitor restoration projects; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies; and assist with permit acquisition and environmental compliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wage range is commensurate with experience, approximately $38.00 &#8211; $50.00\/hour, 32-40 hours\/week anticipated<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shn-engr.com\/careers\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comprehensive benefit package<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Flexible work schedule<\/li>\n<li>Live, work, and play in the beautiful rural communities of Northern California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are SHN\u2019s minimum qualifications?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>B.S. degree in Botany, Biology or closely related field from accredited university or college<\/li>\n<li>6 years of botany experience conducting field work in or adjacent to northern California<\/li>\n<li>3 years of technical report writing experience<\/li>\n<li>Extensive knowledge of plant taxonomy and natural community ecology<\/li>\n<li>Excellent field identification skills with plants of the north coast region, particularly special status plants<\/li>\n<li>Experience identifying and writing about natural communities of the region, particularly sensitive natural communities as described in the CNPS Manual of California Vegetation<\/li>\n<li>Experience utilizing the CDFW-CNPS Protocol for the Combined Vegetation Rapid Assessment and Relev\u00e9 Field Form for identifying and describing sensitive natural communities<\/li>\n<li>Experience with the CNDDB, BIOS, and Survey of California Vegetation Classification and Mapping Standards<\/li>\n<li>Experience conducting protocol-level focused and floristic botanical field surveys as described<\/li>\n<li>Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive Natural Communities, or experience conducting such botanical field surveys under the direction of an experienced botanical field surveyor<\/li>\n<li>A thorough understanding of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to plants,<br \/>plant collecting, and technical reporting<\/li>\n<li>Broad-based knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) compliance<\/li>\n<li>Experience analyzing, describing, and reporting on the impacts of projects on native plant species and sensitive natural communities<\/li>\n<li>Experience writing and designing planting-plans<\/li>\n<li>Strong computer skills including Microsoft office and field GPS\/GIS<\/li>\n<li>Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship<\/li>\n<li>Valid driver&#8217;s license and satisfactory driving clearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What additional knowledge and experience is preferred?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>M.S. degree in Botany, Biology or similar field from accredited university or college<\/li>\n<li>Certified Botanist or Certified Wetland Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Biological services consulting experience<\/li>\n<li>Project management experience including budget tracking<\/li>\n<li>Proposal development experience<\/li>\n<li>2 years of professional experience identifying the three wetland parameters under USACE Wetland Delineation Manual<\/li>\n<li>Extensive knowledge and understanding of wetland ecology<\/li>\n<li>Understanding and familiarity with the California Coastal Act and associated coastal regulations<\/li>\n<li>Experience writing and designing mitigation and restoration projects and\/or has a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) certification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct agency directed protocol-level botanical surveys<\/li>\n<li>Conduct habitat assessments including database searches, literature reviews, fieldwork, and consultations with jurisdictional agencies<\/li>\n<li>Assist in conducting wetland delineations using knowledge of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology<\/li>\n<li>Identify and map jurisdictional wetland boundaries subject to federal, state, and local regulations<\/li>\n<li>Assess project impacts on biological resources, including special status plant species and habitats, including Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA), and determine appropriate conservation and mitigation measures<\/li>\n<li>Apply broad based knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, and California Coastal Act<\/li>\n<li>Prepare technical reports with the knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and<\/li>\n<li>National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work multiple field days outside in inclement weather performing biological investigations, wetland delineations, restoration monitoring, and construction monitoring activities<\/li>\n<li>Synthesize data, write reports, and communicate results clearly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values workplace diversity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__title\">HOW TO APPLY<\/div>\n<p>Please send application materials to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:SHN-Hire@shn-engr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHN-Hire@shn-engr.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<strong><em>Please clarify in your resume and\/or cover letter your experience with protocol botanical surveys, habitat mapping, releve and rapid assessment, wetland delineation, and technical report writing.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0All inquiries will remain confidential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"job-frame__meta\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\" width=\"100\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/botany-jobs\">Botany<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/ecology-jobs\">Ecology<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/hydrology-jobs\">Hydrology<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/restoration-jobs\">Restoration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\">Tags<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/tag\/wetland-jobs\">Wetland<\/a>,\u00a0<a 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