COMPENSATION: $16.00/hour + paid time off, paid holidays, professional development stipend, and medical benefit cost share options

LOCATION: Office located in Lake Stevens with daily work throughout King and Snohomish counties

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 7 AM – 5:30 PM with occasional weekend work

POSITION SUMMARY: Implement field-based riparian restoration efforts independently, as a team, and under the supervision of the Habitat Program Manager, Habitat Specialist and any project partners to improve water quality and habitat quality and quantity. Restoration efforts typically include: controlling invasive species, installing native plants, maintaining project sites, vegetation monitoring, and assisting at volunteer events. For more information about Sound Salmon Solutions and the work that we do, visit us at: www.soundsalmonsolutions.org and www.facebook.com/soundsalmonsoltuions

NOTE: Inclement winter weather and flooding hazards at project sites may result in unpaid days off due to safety concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in environmental field work, including invasive weed management.
• Ability to identify NW native and non-native vegetation
• Commitment and cooperation to work with team members
• Strong situational awareness, leadership, attention to detail, and sense of humor
• Experience operating tools and power equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and tow trailers
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• WSDA Aquatic Herbicide license holder preferred

JOB TASKS

• Assist with the construction of riparian restoration projects including planting, soil erosion control, installation of exclusion fencing, and other general construction activities.
• Perform invasive weed surveys in and along rivers and streams.
• Control and remove invasive and noxious weeds from project sites using mechanical and chemical methods.
• Perform annual site maintenance activities and other tasks on project sites such as: mowing grass and removing blackberry using walk-behind field mowers, gas-powered brushcutters, ATV, tractors, and hand tools as assigned.
• Collect, manage, and summarize field data using GPS units and tablets.
• Maintain a daily record of activities and prepare site reports as requested.
• Keep workspaces safe, clean, and organized.
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Effectively communicate with SSS Staff, landowners, partner organizations, and the general public about restoration work and salmon recovery efforts.
• Attend and assist in outreach and volunteer events as needed.
• Attend necessary training and testing sessions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep abreast policies, protocols, safety standards and daily tasks by attending staff meetings, communicating with supervisors, and reading emails and manuals offered by supervisors.
• Perform assigned tasks to the standards offered by SSS staff, manuals, and training sessions.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively at all times, taking care to know safety guidelines of each instrument before use.
• Communicate with SSS supervisors and/or crew members any field related or pertinent information including equipment needs, interpersonal difficulties, comfort level with tasks, concerns for safety, interactions with landowners, etc. in a timely manner.
• Understand limitations in the field and executing tasks to the best of your ability.
• Come prepared to work each day with a positive attitude.