On Call Associate Restoration Scientist

River Partners•Chico, CA

1d•$28 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

River Partners is seeking a Restoration Biologist to work with the Ecologist and other biologists to identify, evaluate, implement, and complete restoration activities. This role is crucial for advancing River Partners' mission and executing projects. The organization is a tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998 that brings life back to California rivers by advancing an innovative model of conservation. They harness 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. They have 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. Their efforts result in tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities, and strong local economies. River Partners is growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help increase their pace and scale of restoration.

Requirements

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 required.
Demonstrate cooperative behaviors with colleagues, supervisors, and managers at all times working effectively with people in all areas of company.
Strong analytical ability to assess complex situations and apply problem solving strategies.
Excellent communication; written, oral and group facilitation in sharing biological findings.
Intermediate knowledge of California plants, riparian ecology, hydrology, soils and/or wildlife.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
Experience managing grants desirable.

Responsibilities

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, species of special concern and others.
Complete site-specific restoration plans, permits, and project progress reports.
Assist in translating the site-specific design across the project area for implementation.
Develop and deliver presentations to the scientific community and the public, also attends public events and educational activities to promote the organization and its mission.
Develop and maintain good relations with agency personnel, contractors, research scientists and neighbors.
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.
Perform other assignments from time to time as requested to achieve departmental and organizational goals (for example, assisting in interdepartmental trainings, supporting media outreach).