Assistant Field Manager

River Partners•Chico, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

A 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. Healthy 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.

Requirements

Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV Record.
B S 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

Ability to communicate in basic Spanish

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.