Garcia and Associates

With the growing demand for biological and cultural consulting services, Garcia and Associates frequently has openings in a variety of disciplines. Feel free to send us a cover letter and resume even if you don't currently see an opening in your discipline.

Temporary Field Technician - Island Fox Monitoring - San Clemente Island, CA

Several individuals needed for rugged field work in unique environment. Garcia and Associates (GANDA) is conducting research on San Clemente island fox, a federally threatened species. Must be able to work for the full research period, approximately June 27 to July 23, 2008. Possibility of re-hire in subsequent years as this is year 2 of a 5-year study.

The work is on San Clemente Island, a US Navy base. Likely schedule is 5 days on, 1 day off for a total of ~4.5 weeks. All days off must be spent on the island however. Expected hours will average 10 per day for each 5-day period. Housing will be provided in dorms (2 same-sex people per room) and meals are provided by Navy galley. Adherence to professional conduct and Navy regulations is absolutely required while on island.

The work entails live trapping island foxes; 120 traps per night. Person would be responsible to hike trap line to bait traps; move traps at end of each trapping period; locate traps to new grid using GPS; assist fox handling crew checking traps in the morning by hiking ahead and notifying crew of where there are captures, and holding foxes while they are being processed (weighed, measured, examined, etc.). Each grid has 40 traps and is 1000x1750 meters in rugged terrain.

Key requirement: excellent physical condition. Willing and able to hike for 6-10 hours a day in rugged terrain, abundant cacti, loose rock etc. Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds in a backpack. Must generally be willing to help out when needed in all aspects of the job. Likely schedule – pre-dawn to noon, and 4PM to dark, but this can vary depending on job needs.

Animal handling skills (especially small canids), veterinary tech skills (e.g. drawing blood), attention to detail in recording data, and overall good field skills are also important.

This is a fun and interesting research project on a federally threatened species. It does require hard physical work….!!

Pay $15/hour + OT per CA law

Please send a resume to Pam Spinelli at spinelli@garciaandassociates.com or Graham Neale at gneale@garciaandassociates.com

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Field Botanist

Garcia and Associates (GANDA) seeks to hire several full-time botanists to assist with field surveys in California. Minimum qualifications include a B.A. or B.S. degree in botany or a closely related field, and three years of professional field botany experience in California. Desirable skills include: demonstrated knowledge of local rare and sensitive plant species and their associated habitats, expertise with Garmin and Trimble GPS units, experience with Microsoft Office, and experience driving 4WD vehicles. Successful applicant must possess competent technical writing skills, have an excellent driving record, be able to travel, and be willing to work in remote locations.

Responsibilities: conducting rare plant surveys and vegetation community mapping. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated plant taxonomic skills with the flora of the Mojave Desert.

Garcia and Associates offers a relaxed working environment and a compensation package that includes competitive pay; professional memberships, meeting participation, and continuing education; medical coverage; retirement plan; and paid vacation, illness, and holiday leave. See our website at www.garciaandassociates.com for more information on the firm. Flexible work hours are possible. Seasonal and permanent positions are available.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Please send resumes, cover letter and a minimum of three references to:
Mr. Dave Kelly, Regional Manager, GANDA, 435 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603 Fax [(530) 823-3138] or email [dkelly@garciaandassociates.com] acceptable.

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Senior Biological Consultant / Regional Manager

Senior Biological Consultant sought to manage the San Diego, CA regional office of Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm. We are seeking an energetic seasoned professional with a proven track record in business procurement and project and staff management. The ideal candidate will have an MS or PhD in a biological or related discipline; strong writing skills; and experience and contacts in Southern the California region. Experience with US DoD base regulations and requirements preferable. A strong working knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other local, state, and federal environmental legislation is required. Specific expertise on Southern California ecosystems and experience on DoD bases is preferred. Experience with working on large infrastructure projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be in charge of managing our San Diego Office in support of a recently awarded substantial DoD contract on biological studies. Principal responsibility will be managing the afore-mentioned contract that includes a number of subcontractors. He/she will be in charge of marketing and procurement to maintain workload; Q/A, Q/C of all projects and work performed in this office; project management; liaison with other GANDA offices; and performing technical project work in his/her area of expertise. Creativity in branching out into new lines of work and expanding the office’s and company’s capabilities is welcomed and encouraged.

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals in a leadership/management role and enjoy the many perks of living in the San Diego area. GANDA offers a compensation package that includes competitive pay; professional memberships, meeting participation and continuing education; cafeteria plan; retirement plan; paid vacation, illness, and holiday leave; and profit sharing. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the applicant's credentials and experience.

Contact: To apply for this position, please send resumes, cover letter and a minimum of 3 references to:

Mr. John Garcia
Principal
Garcia and Associates
1 Saunders Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960-1719
jgarcia@garciaandassociates.com

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Ecologist/Wetlands Biologist - Guam

Garcia and Associates (GANDA) seeks to hire a full-time wetlands biologist/ecologist to work in Guam. Minimum qualifications include a training and experience in wetlands delineations, B.A. or B.S. degree in botany, ecology, or a closely related field, and knowledge of Pacific Island flora and fauna. Desirable skills include: knowledge of flora and fauna of Guam, expertise with GPS units, experience with Microsoft Office, and experience driving 4WD vehicles. Successful applicant must possess competent technical writing skills, have an excellent driving record, and be willing to work in remote locations.

Responsibilities include conducting wetlands delineations and general biological surveys (mostly terrestrial) on Guam. The ideal candidate will have previous experience on Guam.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Please send resumes, cover letter and a minimum of three references to:
Mr. John Garcia, Principal, GANDA, One Saunders Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960. Fax [(415) 458 - 5829] or email [jgarcia@garciaandassociates.com] acceptable.

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GIS Specialist in Oakland, California

Garcia and Associates, a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, seeks a GIS Specialist for its Oakland, CA, office. Candidates will be skilled in an ESRI-based production environment, specifically ArcGIS 9.2.

Responsibilities include obtaining and managing spatial data from a variety of sources, incorporation of data into on-going projects with the development of associated geodatabases, preparation of maps and map-based graphics, and transfer of GIS data. The specialist integrates project-based data for eight western regional offices in the states of California, Hawaii, Montana, and the island of Guam. Duties will include coordinating with field staff in use of GPS units (Trimble, Garmin devices); GPS instruction, data transfer, differential correction, plotting, and map production. Candidates will have knowledge and skills in:

ArcPad and Application Builder 7.1- creation of custom forms, VBscript, raster compression (ECW, jpeg2000)
Cartographic principles and production through use of templates, basemaps, styles
Remote sensing for vegetation classification and habitat suitability
Geodatabase design- domains, ranges, subtypes, raster catalogs
Geoprocessing and ModelBuilder environments (Python a plus)
Spatial-analyst skills including ArcHydro
Trimble TerraSync and Pathfinder Office software
Open source tools such as GRASS, MapServer, GeoServer, GDAL, and/or PostgreSQL.

At minimum, candidates shall have a bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Natural Resource Management, or related degree with a majority of coursework in GIS and a minimum of 2 years professional experience.

Garcia and Associates offers a relaxed working environment and compensation that includes competitive pay; professional memberships, continuing education; medical coverage; retirement plan; and paid vacation, illness, and holiday leave. The salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s credentials and experience.

To apply for this position, email a cover letter and resume to GISresumes@garciaandassociates.com. Submittal of additional materials which will substantiate your experience is encouraged.

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Wildlife biologists for blunt-nosed leopard lizard surveys

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, is seeking to hire up to 3 biologists to conduct blunt-nosed leopard lizard (BNLL) surveys starting April 14. Surveys entail walking transects (10-30 meters apart) and stopping periodically to scan for BNLL using binoculars. Surveys start at sunrise and continue while air temperature is between 25C-35C. Surveyors will distinguish BNLL from other common lizard species that may inhabit the area.

Successful applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and applicable field experience. Willingness and ability to walk all day in relatively rugged terrain with loose rock is required. Must have binoculars (minimum 7x35 magnification).

Pay range is $15-$30/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. Lodging and meal allowance provided.

Please fax or email resumes and a cover letter to John McCarthy at (510) 891-0027 or jmccarthy@garciaandassociates.com. GANDA is an EOE.

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Botanist & Wildlife Biologist - San Francisco Area & Throughout California

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, seeks seasonal entry- and mid-level botanists and biologists for work in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California.

Successful applicants will have a bachelors or masters in biology or a related field and at least one year of field experience. Qualifications include willingness and ability to conduct field work in difficult terrain in all weather conditions, write effectively, and communicate with others. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please fax or email resumes and a cover letter to John McCarthy at (510) 891-0027 or jmccarthy@garciaandassociates.com. GANDA is an EOE.

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GIS Technician/Botanist - Bozeman

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, has an immediate openings for a GIS Technician/Botanist. This position will be staffed in our Bozeman office.

The selected candidate will combine GIS skills and botanical expertise. They will provide GIS support to projects in Montana, and other GANDA offices in California, Hawaii, and Guam. The GIS Technician will organize GIS data, generate maps for review, and assist GIS Specialists in other offices. Duties will include coordinating with field staff in use of GPS units; GPS instruction, data transfer, differential correction, plotting and map production. Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software and Microsoft Access is required; as is expertise with Garmin and Trimble GPS units.
Botany skills should include knowledge of rare and sensitive plants and their habitats, and noxious weeds in Montana; knowledge of California flora a plus. Knowledge of wetland plants, and an ability to delineate wetlands also a definite plus. Field work in both Montana and California is expected; candidate will need excellent driving record, be able to travel, and be willing to work in remote locations.

Minimum qualifications include a B.A. or B. S. degree in Geography, Botany, Biology, or a closely related field, and two years of professional experience. Strong communication and organizational skills and an attention to detail are essential.
This position is temporary, but depending on the company’s workload, may turn into a permanent position for a well-qualified applicant. We prefer an applicant who can work full-time, but will consider applicants interested in part-time work.

Garcia and Associates offers a relaxed working environment and a compensation package that includes competitive pay. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the applicant's credentials and experience. See our website at www.garciaandassociates.com for more information on the firm.

Please send resume, cover letter and a minimum of 3 references to Dr. Wendy Roberts, GANDA, 1716 West Main Street, Suite 8-F, Bozeman, MT 59715. Fax [(406) 582-0659] or email [wroberts@garciaandassociates.com] acceptable.

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