On Call Associate Restoration Scientist
$58,240–$62,400 year
On-siteChico, California, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and report on restoration projects and compliance work, including data entry, quality control, and analysis of spatial and quantitative data for vegetation, soils, water quality, hydrology, and species of special concern. Complete site-specific restoration plans, permits, and project progress reports while assisting in translating designs for implementation. Travel to multiple restoration projects for planning and monitoring, performing fieldwork with agricultural-type equipment and working in wet, humid, or extreme weather conditions. Develop and deliver presentations to the scientific community and public, and maintain relations with agency personnel, contractors, and neighbors. Work occasional long hours and weekends in a variety of field conditions.
Required Qualifications
- BS in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related science
- Two or more years of experience in natural resource management or restoration
- Valid California driver's license with no restrictions
- General understanding and experience in GPS/GIS applications
- Intermediate knowledge of California plants, riparian ecology, hydrology, soils and/or wildlife
- Strong analytical ability to assess complex situations and apply problem solving strategies
- Excellent communication; written, oral and group facilitation in sharing biological findings
- Work well under pressure in order to meet multiple, and sometimes, competing deadlines
- Intermediate skills in collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data, including spatial data and maps
- Integrity and ethics beyond reproach
- Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission
- Flexible to work occasional long hours and/or weekends in a variety of field conditions
- Travel to multiple restoration projects for planning and monitoring, which may include River Partners' other branches
- Up to 10 pounds
- Up to 25 pounds
- Up to 50 pounds
- Up to 100 pounds
- More than 100 pounds
- Stand
- Walk
- Sit
- Use hands to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Work near moving mechanical parts
- Work in high, precarious places
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Extreme cold (non-weather)
- Extreme heat (non-weather)
- Risk of electrical shock
- Work with explosives
- Risk of radiation
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
- Experience managing grants desirable
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