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Guilford County

Watershed Review Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

Plan review by this individual is in relation to local, state, and federal rules for post-construction stormwater management, stormwater conveyance, water supply watershed protection, riparian ...

Guilford County, NC

Watershed Review Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$74K - $92K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Plan review by this individual is in relation to local, state, and federal rules for post-construction stormwater management, stormwater conveyance, water supply watershed protection, riparian ...

River Partners

Biologist

Sacramento, CA

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 ...

California Trout

Project Manager

Mount Shasta, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Following the removal of four Klamath River dams, recovery of anadromous fish will depend in large part on the restoration of tributary habitat, streamflow, floodplain function, riparian corridors ...

River Partners

Biologist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

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 ...

Town of Cary

STORMWATER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Cary, NC

$76K - $118K/yr

Review plans for compliance with riparian buffer, urban transition buffer, and floodplain management regulations. Evaluate SCM and GSI designs, stormwater control calculations, nutrient loading ...

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How much do riparian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for riparian in the United States is $89,403.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a riparian?

A Riparian job typically involves the management, conservation, and restoration of riverbanks, wetlands, and other water-adjacent ecosystems. Professionals in this field work to protect water quality, prevent erosion, and promote biodiversity by planting vegetation, monitoring wildlife, and implementing sustainable land-use practices. They may collaborate with environmental agencies, landowners, and scientists to develop conservation strategies. Riparian specialists play a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting water resource management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the riparian position?

To thrive as a Riparian specialist, strong knowledge in ecology, hydrology, and environmental science is crucial, often supported by a degree in environmental studies or a related field. Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, water quality monitoring equipment, and relevant certifications such as Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help navigate collaboration with landowners, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies enable effective management, restoration, and protection of riparian ecosystems, ensuring both environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.

What are the typical responsibilities of a riparian specialist?

Riparian specialists are typically involved in monitoring water quality, conducting habitat assessments, and developing or implementing restoration projects along riverbanks and wetlands. They may spend time both outdoors performing fieldwork and indoors analyzing data, preparing reports, or coordinating with stakeholders. Collaboration is common, as Riparian specialists often work with biologists, land managers, local governments, and community groups to achieve conservation goals. The blend of field and office duties makes the role both dynamic and impactful, offering a meaningful opportunity to preserve valuable ecosystems.

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Infographic showing various Riparian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $89,403 per year, or $43 per hour.

Consultancy to Support the Multifunctional Landscapes SP on Transboundary Natural Resource Governanc

International Food Policy Research Institute

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

IFPRI is seeking an individual consultant to support the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program on Transboundary Natural Resource Governance in the 3S Basin (Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam). This consultancy is limited to applications based in Thailand, Lao PDR, Vietnam and Cambodia only.
Context:
The CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) Science Program seeks to generate knowledge and tools to support sustainable, inclusive, and resilient landscapes. This assignment contributes to Area of Work 4 (AoW4) on Policies, Institutions, Governance, and Social Inclusion. Within AOW4 of MFL, the work supports transboundary governance mechanisms through advancing stakeholder engagement. The geographical focus is the Sekong, Sesan and Srepok river basin (3S) in the Lower Mekong that is shared between the riparian countries of Lao PDR, Cambodia and Vietnam.
This assignment will generate actionable insights on stakeholder context in each of the riparian countries. The primary focus is to conduct stakeholder analysis on existing governance mechanisms, stakeholder engagement gaps and to identify entry points for transboundary governance arrangements, such as a Multistakeholder Platform.
Activities:
The analysis will be based on qualitative desk-based research, including review and analysis of stakeholders in each of the three riparian countries, related policy documents, laws, and strategies. This will be complemented by a review of relevant academic and grey literature. Where feasible, semi-structured interviews with selected key informants (e.g. policymakers, researchers, and civil society actors) will be conducted to inform the analysis. The data will be used to write three reports-one per country-on the stakeholder and governance context. These reports will be short and largely descriptive. The final deliverable provides a high-level overview of identified governance gaps and entry points for strengthening transboundary institutions in the 3S Basin.
Deliverables:
1. Stakeholder engagement context for Lao PDR
2. Stakeholder engagement context for Cambodia
3. Stakeholder engagement context for Vietnam
4. Transboundary governance gaps and entry points for the 3S Basin
Duration and location: The assignment is anticipated to require up to 30 days [from the date of the signed contract] and the consultant will work remotely. The consultancy will run until December 31, 2026.
Qualifications needed:
• Expertise on river basin governance, stakeholder engagement and Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)
• Track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications
• Experience collecting qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, etc.) and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data
• PhD in the social sciences
Preferred qualifications:
• Substantial publication record on the topic of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)
Application: Please upload your CV, at least one writing sample and a cover letter detailing relevant experience. Submissions will only be considered if a writing sample, cover letter and daily rate in USD are provided in the online application.
We are unable to respond to all applications. Only the selected individual will be contacted.

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