On Call Associate Restoration Scientist

Position Title:On CallRestoration Biologist

Location: Modesto Chico Sacramento or San Diego CA

Status:Non-Exempt Per Diem

Pay Scale: Hourly Rate$28.00- $30.00

Reports to: Restoration Ecologist

A thriving future for Californias environment and communities requires bold vision creative problem-solving and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented dedicated change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!

Who We Are

A tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998 River Partners brings life back to California rivers. We advance an innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of restored riverways to create a thriving future for the states 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. Weve restored more habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the western U.S. having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20000 acres throughout California. Our efforts result in a suite of tangible wins for struggling wildlife flood safety climate resiliency water conservation healthy communities and strong local economies.

We are growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help us increase our pace and scale of restoration.

Why We Do It

Healthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They provide fresh water for growing our food economy communities and wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in Californiamaking our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet just 5% of our native riverside habitat remains. Whats left needs reviving.

The actions we take during this decade will decide Californias future. With their exponential benefits for wildlife natural resources and communities healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden State for generations to come.

Why You Should Join Us

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits including comprehensive health care insurance flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance programs other well-being benefits.

Were proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance.

Position Description:

The Restoration Biologist works with the Ecologist and other biologists to identify evaluate implement and complete restoration activities. As a result of this persons efforts River Partners will be able to advance its mission and work on projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of This Position Include:

• 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).

Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• BS in biology ecology environmental science or related science.
• Two or more years of experience in natural resource management or restoration.
• Valid California drivers license with no restrictions.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• General understanding and experience in GPS/GIS applications required.
• Experience managing grants desirable.

To learn more about River Partners leading approach to restoring California ecosystems please visit our website:

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter resume and contact information for three references to the link below:

Careers at River Partners

For any questions regarding your application please contact Human Resources at

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

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