OPEN: January 4, 2019
TITLE: Restoration Specialist
LOCATION: Ventura County, California
APPLY: Open until Filled
START TARGET: February 8, 2019
SUMMARY
The Santa Clara River Conservancy (SCRC) is seeking a restoration specialist (full/part-time) to manage and implement its restoration program along the Santa Clara River in Ventura County. The Santa Clara River is the largest, relatively-unaltered river system in southern California, supporting thousands of acres
of prime agricultural land, essential local water supplies and multiple sensitive animals, plants, birds, and critical habitats. SCRC is implementing several large-scale restorations to remove Arundo and other invasive plants from the river bottom, including two multi-year efforts funded by the California Wildlife Conservation Board. SCRC is working closely with restoration scientists at UC Santa Barbara to implement a strategic plan for Arundo removal in the Santa Clara River watershed. SCRC’s restoration program is part of its larger mission to ensure the sustainable use of the river, protect its critical floodplain and associated habitat, and expand public access and recreation to and along the river.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The initial primary duties of SCRC’s Restoration Specialist will be to assist with planning, supervision, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for several major invasive plant removal and native habitat restoration projects underway along the Santa Clara River. The target plant for these restoration efforts is the invasive Arundo donax, within the cottonwood-willow riparian woodland ecological context of the Santa Clara River. The ideal candidate will bring interest, knowledge, and field and research experience in plant ecology and hydrology, restoration of riparian habitats, and environmental monitoring, including biodiversity assessment. The position requires extensive communication with government agencies and landowners, working with regulatory permitting and environmental assessment processes, and close collaboration with technical field staff and scientific advisors and others from partner organizations.
SCRC seeks a candidate who is self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic organizational setting. The candidate will be career-minded and able to help build the future restoration program work of SCRC, including through grant writing and applications, strategic restoration planning and research, and promotion of SCRC’s work in professional settings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications: B.A./B.S. in ecology/biology, natural resources, environmental science/management, or closely related field, and at least one year of experience managing restoration projects. Professional experience in organizational settings, strong oral and written communication abilities, and qualitative and quantitative analytic skills.
Desired qualifications: Master’s degree in ecology/biology, natural resources, environmental science/management or closely related field; 3+ years environmental project management experience; knowledge of plant taxonomy in southern CA vegetation; biological monitoring and GIS experience; experience supervising others, including field assistants and volunteers; a Qualified Applicators License (QAL) for herbicide application; knowledge and experience with research design and technical report writing; familiarity and experience with California environmental regulatory programs and processes.
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $55-65K, commensurate with experience. Part-time may be considered. Benefits include health and dental insurance, holidays and paid vacation and sick leave.
TO APPLY
Send by email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to: contact@santaclarariver.org. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2019.
The Santa Clara River Conservancy
PO Box 789
Santa Paula, CA 93061
www.santaclarariver.org
The Santa Clara River Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation.