Lab Assistant 2

Restoration Ecology Assistant

Under supervision by the Staff Research Associate II (Project Manager), and LAIII (Restoration Coordinator), the Restoration Ecology Assistant will implement the routine aspects for the implementation of the North Campus Open Space Project, and other CCBER natural areas as needed. Responsibilities include training student workers, interns and volunteers, assisting with plant propagation at the restoration nursery and greenhouse, participation in site preparation, exotic weed control, planting, and other duties related to monitoring and education/outreach. All tasks are regularly reviewed for quality and completeness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3 years of similar work experience
• Ability to identify native and non-native plants, lead student workers, interns and volunteers, assist with plant propagation at the restoration nursery and greenhouse, conduct preparation, exotic weed control, planting, and other duties related to monitoring and education/outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years Work Experience

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 70% Site Duties - Implement routine duties associated with the restoration and maintenance of the project site(s) including but not limited to weed eradication, planting, irrigation, and erosion control under the general supervision of senior staff.
• 15% Greenhouse Duties - Assists with native plant propagation efforts at the restoration nursery and greenhouse including seed collection, seedling germination, transplanting, organization, and general greenhouse maintenance under the supervision of senior staff.
• 10% Monitoring - Assists with aspects of the monitoring program for the restoration site including routine data collection, and data entry under supervision of senior staff. May implement rare plant or small project monitoring under general supervision.
• 5% Education/Outreach - Participates in educational responsibilities, and supports CCBER's mission of environmental outreach aimed at the campus community, and the general public.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.