Assistant Field Manager

River Partners • Colusa, CA

4h • $70,304 - $77,000

About The Position

The Assistant Field Manager will assist the Regional Director and Restoration Field Manager to manage and implement riparian habitat restoration projects.

Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV Record.
• BS in agriculture, biology, ecology, environmental science or related science.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment and practices.
• Ability to lead a team affectively
• Ability to install, operate and schedule irrigation systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.

Nice To Haves

• Possess the ability to communicate in basic Spanish (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments.
• Provides the lead in initiating, reviewing, coordinating, program development, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of the annual work plan for restorations programs under the Field Manager's direction
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate staff; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the work performance of subordinates
• Develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, or coordination of construction/restoration project activities to meet deadlines.
• Assist in preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Assist in preparing contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with landowners, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
• Assist in implementing new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction/restoration site emergencies.
• Assist in the development or implementation of quality control programs.
• Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction/restoration projects.
• Supervise and train entry-level field technicians, youth conservation labor crews, and interns.
• Reviews completed projects for conformance with objectives and prescribed standards. Completed assignments often serve as recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation and updates of project budgets, reports and timelines
• Prepare reports as required by grant and contract agreements
• Attend and participates in project site visits, inspections, and trainings
• Assist in Quality Control (QC) duties of projects
• Assist in implementing health and safety plans and procedures
• Operate tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
• Operate herbicide spray rigs in a safe and controlled manner to effectively eradicate weeds
• Supervises field crews in planting, irrigation, spraying, and other agricultural duties.
• Irrigate restoration plantings as needed and maintain irrigation systems.
• Assist in purchasing materials and supplies from vendors and coordinating deliveries and the work of subcontractors.
• Provide regular communication with the Restoration Field Manager and Field Foremen on project progress and field conditions.
• Collect, process, and deliver native plant materials. Assist with the collection of monitoring data.

Benefits

• River 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.
• River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level