Salary: $34.04 - $56.24 Hourly
Location : Weaverville/Redding/Remote
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 202600066
Division: Natural Resources
Department: Fisheries
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
POSITION SUMMARY
Serve as a Restoration Ecologist/Environmental Specialist to assist with river and watershed restoration planning, design, monitoring, and construction support, specializing in environmental compliance/permitting, restoration quality control/assurance (QA/QC), and watershed/restoration monitoring for the Yurok Tribe working with the Fisheries Department under general supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer in Weaverville. This is a term 1-2-year term position with opportunity for extension based on availability of funding.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Environmental Planning, Compliance and Permitting
1. Conduct Environmental Compliance Analysis and associated documents for restoration projects:
2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Analysis/Documents
3. California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA) Analysis/Documents
4. Federal and California Endangered Species Act Analysis/Documents
5. Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permits to aid in restoration planning.
6. Develop grant proposal solicitation documents for federal and state funding opportunities.
7. Perform Geographical Information System (GIS) analyses for restoration planning/permitting.
8. Develop cartographic maps and figures for use in environmental planning documents.
9. Perform field investigations and surveys including collection of planning and design data.
10. Conduct and facilitate meetings with federal, state, and local permitting agencies.
11. Develop reports and related documents for environmental compliance and planning.
12. Plan, develop, and evaluate project alternatives for restoration planning.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Watershed Restoration Planning, Design, and Monitoring:
1. Develop restoration grant solicitation document for federal and state funding opportunities
2. Conduct baseline field monitoring to assist with planning and design of restoration projects.
3. Perform watershed and restoration analyses using GIS and other software.
4. Work in a multi-disciplinary design team to assist in restoration planning and design.
5. Participate in external technical teams of engineers and scientists (e.g., design and other
6. workgroups within the Trinity River Restoration Program), including preparation of Yurok Tribe review comments on external design reports.
7. Perform field investigations and surveys including collection of planning and design data.
8. Plan, develop, and evaluate project alternatives for channel and floodplain rehabilitation, large wood placement, and general watershed restoration actions.
9. Participate in river surveys for Fisheries monitoring and biological baseline data collection.
10. Participate in rehabilitation site effectiveness monitoring and data collection.
11. Participate in Fisheries related habitat surveys and monitoring tasks.
12. Development of monitoring reports and assist with scientific reviews of external reports
13. Conduct biological data collection analysis to aid in scientific reports and designs.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G9: Bachelor's degree in related field with two years of job specified experience.
2. G10: Bachelor's degree in related field with three years of job specified experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of ESA, NEPA, CEQA, and FEMA regulatory permitting and compliance.
2. Advanced skills in Environmental Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC).
3. Advanced skills in field data collection and biological monitoring.
4. Advanced skills in ArcGIS, including the ability to create, edit, export and manage GIS files from multiple sources.
5. Advanced skills in environmental compliance documentation and report development.
6. Advanced knowledge of the watershed restoration sciences and Fisheries biology.
7. Ability to compile, analyze and report data concerning biological sciences.
8. Extensive communication skills, especially writing and public speaking.
9. Interpersonal and oral communication skills to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
10. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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