Restoration Science Ecologist/Project Manager
Company: River Partners
Location: Brawley
Posted on: October 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Restoration EcologistLocation: Imperial Valley,
CAReports to: Associate Director of ScienceA thriving future for
California's environment and communities requires bold vision,
creative problem- solving, and relentless determination. This is a
critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team
of talented, dedicated change-makers to meet the challenge head on.
Join us! Who We AreA tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998, River
Partners brings life back to California rivers. We advance an
innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of
restored riverways to create a thriving future for the state's
environment and communities. Blending modern farming practices,
cutting-edge science, and diverse alliances, River Partners
reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife
corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. We've restored more
habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the
western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000
acres throughout California. Our efforts result in a suite of
tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate
resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities, and strong
local economies.We are growing fast and looking for passionate team
members to help us increase our pace and scale of restoration. Why
We Do ItHealthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They
provide fresh water for growing our food, economy, communities, and
wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in
greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California-making our
state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet just 5% of our native
riverside habitat remains. What's left needs reviving.The actions
we take during this decade will decide California's future. With
their exponential benefits for wildlife, natural resources, and
communities, healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden
State for generations to come. Why You Should Join UsRiver Partners
offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive
health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan
with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance,
disability coverage, employee assistance programs, other well-being
benefits.We're proud of our supportive culture and focus on
work-life balance. Position Description:The Restoration Ecologist
works with River Partners' science, field implementation, and
development teams to identify, develop and execute riparian habitat
restoration projects. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position
has supervisory responsibilities.Essential Functions and
Responsibilities of This Position Include:Managing complex
large-scale restoration project. Developing and building good
rapport with external partners.Writing quality plans, reports, and
articles.Managing multi-million dollar budgets for restoration,
mitigation, and consulting projects.Assisting in the development of
new restoration projects.Providing recommendation for problematic
soil conditions on existing projects.Evaluating soil conditions for
new projects to assist in project planningManaging the Enterprise
geographic information system (GIS).Proactively communicating with
team members to improve habitat restoration and implementation
techniques.Securing permits from local, state and federal
agencies.Conducting vegetation and biological monitoring and
studies.Training and supervising entry-level biologists and
interns.Meeting multiple deadlines and providing outstanding
customer relations.Developing and delivering presentations to the
scientific community, government agencies and the public.Attending
public events, fairs and meetings to promote the organization and
its mission.Working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.May involve travel and/or long hours and weekends in a
variety of field conditions.Other duties as assigned. Essential
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Possess the enthusiasm and drive to
assist River Partners in fulfilling its mission.Enjoy working with
diverse people and organizations to get things done.Creatively
solve problems and delight in learning new skills.Effectively
communicate complicated soil science findings orally and in
writing.Possess knowledge of and experience with basic irrigation
techniques and a knowledge of soil chemistry, physics and plant
science.Possess advanced knowledge of California native plants,
riparian ecology, and river hydrology.Proven ability to work
effectively with a team and independently.Possess an understanding
of statistics, experimental design and data collection.Experience
collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data.Demonstrate good
organizational skills, ability to work under multiple deadlines,
and flexibility to handle changing priorities.Be able to remain
dedicated and focused on multiple tasks.Advanced skills in
Microsoft Words, Excel, Access, and other
programs.Qualifications:MS or equivalent work experience in
ecology, plant biology, soil science, agriculture or natural
resource science or related scientific field.Three to five years of
appropriate work experience.Successful candidates must possess a
valid driver's license with no restrictions. River Partners is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.River Partners is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration without regard to race,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic
information, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected
veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other
protected group status or non-job related characteristic as
directed by law.Compensation details: 73000-110000 Yearly
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