On-Call Botanist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work thatu2019s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team thatu2019s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a mid to senior level on-call Botanist to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California, to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. This position may include writing reports, collecting biological data, surveys, habitat assessments and environmental compliance. The position is to be based out of our Sacramento, Roseville, Nevada City, Chico, Redding, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Jose, or Fresno offices. Your Key Responsibilities As an on-call Botanist, you may work in highly variable terrain, environments, and locations. This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work depending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed botanical support. Task duties include: - Assist and/or lead field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring. - Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders. - Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience with the Jepson Manual. - Excellent written and communication skills. - Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings. - Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams. - Strong skills as a self-starter - Lead or assist in field work tasks as needed, primarily for floristic surveys and vegetation mapping and sampling, including experience with the Manual of California Vegetation. - Able to build strong relationships with clients while in the field and communicating. - Participation in team lead efforts as well as independent field work. - Strong sense of safety and ability to participate in, uphold and enforce Stantecu2019s strong safety programs. - Good driving record and a valid driveru2019s license is required. Preferred but not required: - Wetland delineation experience - Experience in driving ATVs - CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certification Education and Experience - Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Botany, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond whatu2019s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine whatu2019s possible. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Salary Range(s): u2022 Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 78,000.00 - Max Salary $ 113,200.00 u2022 Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 89,300.00 - Max Salary $ 129,700.00 The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Primary Location: United States CA Sacramento Organization: 1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Sacramento CA Employee Status: Temporary Job Level: Nonmanager Travel: Yes Schedule: Part time Job Posting: 23/06/2025 11:06:38 Req ID: 1001231

Created: 2025-09-10