Seasonal Natural Resources Technician

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority seeks a Seasonal Natural Resources Technician to assist our agency in our Natural Resource protection and stewardship work.

Our mission is to conserve the natural environment, support agriculture, and connect people to nature by protecting open spaces, natural areas, and working farms and ranches for future generations. Since 1993 the Open Space Authority has protected thousands of acres of natural and working lands across the Santa Clara Valley. Our agency manages and conserves a network of open space lands and natural resources, while providing compatible opportunities for hiking, biking, and equestrian uses, with a focus on increasing equity of access to the outdoors for all our constituents.

We know our continued success depends on our employees and the work they do. We are committed to providing a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and development; and acknowledges individual and team achievements.
The Ideal Candidate

As a member of the Natural Resources department, you will be an integral part of the Authority’s work to enhance our natural habitats within the Authority’s preserve network and partner agency’s landscapes that we help to protect.

You will support the implementation of the Authority’s integrated pest management work. Your activities will focus on vegetation management, from working with grazers to implementing invasive controls under guidance from the Authority’s Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) holders. You will also complete active monitoring of flora and fauna.

You will support the implementation and monitoring of restoration projects including routine maintenance of plants, irrigation, and weed abatement at restoration sites. The Seasonal Natural Resource Technician will also assist with Land Steward volunteer events where they will engage with members of the public in restoration projects.

You are a patient and observant planner, skilled at combining different tools to achieve desired results, and deeply mindful of how actions impact ecosystems. Persons in this position may be required to work alone, work early mornings and nights, in the dark and all weekends. This position requires the willingness and ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain, walk over rough, hilly, uneven or unpaved ground and with exposure to natural elements. We offer an excellent opportunity to make a difference and work with a mission driven workforce.
Shift Details
This person is expected to work 32-40 hours per week. As a seasonal position there are a maximum of 1,000 hours available. This position is expected to begin in January 2027.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or some college-level coursework in park maintenance, resources management, or related field.
Proficiency in identifying local flora and fauna and experience performing habitat quality assessments.
Strong data entry skills and experience with wildlife and vegetation survey techniques.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record. Experience with off-road driving is a bonus.
Knowledge of tools such as CalFlora and ArcGIS programs for field data collection and mapping
Additional experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite.

Note: This position is required to take and pass a pre-employment background check.

If you are excited by the opportunities and challenges offered in this position, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience is non-typical or if you are not sure you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this full-time, non-exempt position is $40.46 hourly. Paid sick leave is also provided in accordance with California requirements. As seasonal positions, these positions are not eligible for other benefits.

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