Job Title:                 Watershed Restoration Coordinator
Department:            Natural Resources Department
Reports To:             Natural Resources (NNR) Director
FLSA Status:            Exempt

Revision Date:         6/11/08

Opens:  Until filled (1^st Review of applications: 6/20/2008)

 

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for implementation and administration of salmonid habitat restoration projects in the WRIA Salmonid Recovery Plan and associated restoration plans. The job will entail projects administration and construction oversight, and working with crews, contractors, landowners, Tribal Works and Tribal administrative staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Working with the Restoration Ecologist and other Nooksack Natural Resources (NNR) staff, develop and implement habitat restoration projects that meet local salmon recovery priorities identified in the WRIA 1 Salmonid Recovery Plan, reach-specific restoration plans, and associated guidance documents.
    
2. Administer and manage projects, including tracking budgets, procuring materials, scheduling crews and subcontractors, and reporting to funding agencies.
    
3. Work with consultants and subcontractors, including developing scopes of work, soliciting bids, clearly communicating project objectives and designs specifications, and critically evaluating work products.
    
4. In coordination with other staff, help secure necessary permits such as hydraulic project approvals (HPAs), forest practice applications (FPA), dredge/fill permits (US Army Corp) and NMFS and USFWS biological opinions (BQs).
    
5. Oversee project implementation in the field, including supervision of construction crews and contractors. Assure permit compliance during construction. Coordinate vendors, equipment rental, fish exclusion, and material delivery and staging for project implementations.

    6.  Oversee all aspects of project site preparation, landowner coordination, materials staging, erosion and
         sediment control, plant salvage, and post project planting and site cleanup.

    7.  Assist with grant proposals to secure funding from various sources, including but not limited to Salmon
         Recovery Funding Board, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Washington
         Department of Ecology.

    8.  Work with Restoration Ecologist to collect data to inform restoration planning and prioritization efforts. Help
         collect-pre and post-project monitoring data.

    9.  Coordinate with other departments and jurisdictions as appropriate.

  10.  As needed, work closely with Department staff to inform, develop, implement, and/or evaluate Department
         programs and activities.

  11.  Represent the Tribe at technical meetings as assigned.

  12.  Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries biology, forestry, geology, freshwater ecology or related fields is required. A Master’s Degree in fisheries biology, geology, freshwater ecology or related fields is preferred. Construction management experience is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Possessing excellent oral and written communication skills is essential, and experience with grant writing and project management preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Applicant must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License, and be authorized to work in the United States.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily, and possess the required skills, education, experience, certificates, licenses, and/or registrations listed above.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1 Prior experience managing restoration projects, preferably complex instream project

2. Understanding of salmonid life histories and habitat requirements. Understanding of watershed processes,
    especially as they relate to formation  and maintenance of riverine habitat.

3. Demonstrate ability to work well with others, including Department staff, construction crews, regulatory and
   funding agencies. Landowners, and other stakeholders. Strong ability to work both independently and as a part
   of multifunctional team.

4. Prior experience with administering grant funds and contracts.

5. Ability to understand and apply technical guidance documents. Prior experience with GPS mapping
    and topographic surveying. AutoCAD experience is a plus.

6.Cultural sensitivity and/or prior experience working with Native American Tribes.

7. Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, database, and GIS applications. Working knowledge of
    ESRI ArcGIS is preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The position will require the ability to work in the field in rivers and streams, and during inclement weather.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing in the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To obtain an employment application or for contact information, please go to www.nooksack-tribe.org or phone 360-592-5176, Monday through Friday during regular business hours.   Mail application and resume to:     Human Resources - P.O. Box 157 Deming, WA.  98244 or email  it to gbailey@nooksack-tribe.org.
 

The Nooksack Indian Tribe is an Indian Preference Employer-except as provided by the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 473).