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River Partners' helps local communities reconnect and revitalize floodplains and river landscapes across the state of California. We are a private, non-profit organization with offices in Chico, Sacramento, Turlock, and San Diego. As a project-focused company, we believe in the power of demonstrating environmental improvement through large-scale river restoration and empowering others through partnership and collaboration.

Position Description:
River Partners' Turlock office is looking for a qualified Restoration Ecologist to help us on our habitat restoration projects on the San Joaquin River. The Restoration Ecologist works with River Partners' biology, field implementation, and development teams to identify, develop and execute riparian habitat restoration projects. Here are some of the essential functions and responsibilities of this position:
Managing complex large-scale restoration projects
Developing and building good rapport with external partners
Writing quality plans, reports, and articles
Managing multi-million-dollar budgets for restoration, mitigation and consulting projects
Assisting in the development of new restoration projects
Providing recommendation for problematic soil conditions on existing projects
Evaluating soil conditions for new projects to assist in project planning
Managing the Enterprise geographic information system (GIS)
Proactively communicating with team members to improve habitat restoration and implementation techniques
Securing permits from local, state and federal agencies
Conducting vegetation and biological monitoring and studies
Training and supervising entry-level biologists and interns
Meeting multiple and competing deadlines and providing outstanding customer relations
Developing and delivering presentations to the scientific community, government agencies and the public
Attending public events, fairs and meetings to promote the organization and its mission
Working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
May involve travel and/or long hours and weekends in a variety of field conditions.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Possess the enthusiasm and drive to assist River Partners in fulfilling its mission
Enjoy working with diverse people and organizations to get things done
Creatively solve problems and delight in learning new skills
Effectively communicate complicated soil science findings orally and in writing
Possess knowledge of and experience with basic irrigation techniques and a knowledge of soil chemistry, physics and plant science
Possess advanced knowledge of California native plants, riparian ecology, and river hydrology
Proven ability to work effectively with a team and independently
Possess an understanding of statistics, experimental design and data collection
Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data
Demonstrate good organizational skills, ability to work under multiple deadlines, and flexibility to handle changing priorities
Be able to remain dedicated and focused on multiple tasks
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other programs

Qualifications:
M.S or equivalent work experience in ecology, plant biology, soil science, agriculture or natural resource science or related science and
Three to five years of appropriate work experience
Successful candidates must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions

To apply email your resume, cover letter and 3 references to:
Jobs AT riverpartners.org
Or send an application via mail to:
River Partners
Attn: Turlock Ecologist
580 Vallombrosa Ave
Chico CA 95926
Please no calls on this position.