CCWG Restoration Project Specialist

SJSU Research Foundation • Moss Landing, CA

1d • $24

About The Position

The Central Coast Wetlands Group (CCWG) is an affiliate research group at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) located in the Monterey Bay Region of Central California. Our focus is the study, preservation and restoration of Central Coast wetlands. CCWG works closely with local, state, and federal agencies to implement science-based strategies that improve ecosystem resilience and address the growing impacts of climate change. The group is actively involved in innovative multi-benefit projects that integrate habitat restoration, flood protection, and community benefits with climate change adaptation to enhance the resilience of coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. CCWG is looking for someone with broad skills and experiences to help lead a thriving 20-year organization that has deep roots and ties to the Monterey Bay Region and throughout California. This position provides an exciting opportunity to join a strong team to help implement $10 million dollars of existing grants dedicated to planning and implementing multi-benefit water resource projects over the next 2.5 years and work with leadership to obtain additional funding for the future. We are looking for the right person with a strong background in science and conservation, and importantly, someone who is dedicated, creative, hardworking, and enjoys wearing many hats. If you are excited by the opportunities and challenges offered in this position, we encourage you to apply! We welcome previous applicants to reapply if you are still interested, as this position remains open and is being reposted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience in environmental science, environmental planning, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in land conservation, environmental restoration, watershed restoration, or water resource management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the native flora and fauna of the central coast across multiple coastal habitats.
• Experience in standardized habitat monitoring techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and partnering organizations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement restoration and maintenance activities at restoration sites, including weed whacking, mowing, planting, watering, light earthwork, and equipment maintenance (e.g., pipes, pumps, tools).
• Maintain tools, equipment, and property owned by the Central Coast Wetlands Group (CCWG).
• Troubleshoot and resolve flow-related issues in treatment wetlands.
• Operate large equipment as needed for site preparation and maintenance.
• Assist in the development of plant palettes and ecological restoration designs.
• Support the restoration project coordinator in creating and managing work plans for restoration projects in collaboration with CCWG staff.
• Collaborate with the habitat monitoring specialist to conduct site monitoring and support additional research activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage).
• Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents.
• Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities.
• 14 paid federal & state holidays.
• Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately.
• Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training and professional-development conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees