Fisheries Restoration Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s (M.S.) Degree in a related field or related equivalent experience required. Work experience in natural resources is a plus.
• Demonstrated work experience managing multiple, complex grant-funded projects (3+ years). Experience managing state and/or federal grants is a plus.
• Experience developing and implementing restoration projects (including design, permitting, etc.).
• An understanding of CEQA and NEPA processes and permitting.
• Expertise in riparian and aquatic ecology, fish biology, hydrology, or geomorphology.
• Experience performing ecological field data collection, including fisheries monitoring techniques such as snorkel surveys, stranding surveys, redd surveys, and seine surveys is required.
• Knowledge and experience with GPS/GIS use and data management.
• Data analysis skills are required (R platform is preferred).
• Proven grants management experience including prospecting for and vetting grant opportunities, preparing applications, and ensuring that awarded grants are tracked to ensure completion of deliverables, reporting, billing, invoicing, etc.
• Expert project management skills including planning, time management, organizational, contractor oversight, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills necessary to develop and maintain lasting partnerships with government, agency, and community representatives, and keep partners informed and engaged.
• Computer skills required including proficiency with Word, Excel, R, and Access. GIS experience is required.
• Possession of a properly registered and insured personal vehicle, and possession of or willingness to obtain a valid California Driver’s License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work on a computer, including sitting at a desk for extended periods; to read a computer screen; and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard.
• Able to speak clearly on the phone and in person and be understood by others.
• Able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Able to safely wade through moving water.
• Able to work in field conditions in the Central Valley for extended periods throughout the year.

COMPENSATION:

The range for this position is $31.50- $36/ hour depending on experience. We also provide benefits, including 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and generous holiday, sick, and paid time off (PTO).

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

This position is open until filled. Apply now at: https://syrcl.bamboohr.com/careers/106

SYRCL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.