Habitat Restoration Manager Opportunity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS –

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, regional or environmental planning, natural resource management, landscape architecture or a related field and at least seven years of combined habitat restoration project management and experience applicable to the responsibilities of this position.

The Quinault Indian Nation is seeking an experienced, motivated, organized, skilled and personable individual to lead complex multi-year, grant-funded, restoration projects on the Upper Quinault River system for the Quinault Department of Fisheries. The position is responsible for all aspects of the projects, sponsored by the Quinault Nation and its partners, on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The projects directly address restoration of watershed health with primary goals of protecting and restoring salmonid habitat in the Quinault River system.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE –

· Coordinating and managing all aspects of implementation for complex restoration projects on the Quinault and adjacent river systems related to salmon recovery and watershed health – including team management, consultant contract development and management, environmental and geomorphic assessments, technical product delivery (design plans, specifications, etc.), permitting, procurement, implementation, outreach and effectiveness monitoring.

· Developing habitat protection and restoration project proposals and identifying priorities for the Quinault Nation. Coordinating and working with external project partners as appropriate to meet Quinault Nation restoration priorities.

· Identifying funding sources, writing and submitting additional grants for future restoration projects as directed by the Quinault Nation.

· Tracking current grant and project progress including management of scope, schedule and budget. Fulfilling reporting requirements of grant agencies including final reports.

· Identifying and coordinating with property owners to gain permissions, access and support for restoration projects.

· Acting as a representative of the Quinault Indian Nation in local and regional forums and on appropriate committees as needed.

· Working with technical experts to identify, plan and coordinate monitoring activities to assess current system status and response to restoration treatments.

· Providing regular oral and written updates and reports to policy bodies of the Quinault Indian Nation and external partners regarding current and future activities.

· Write technical reports and make presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS –

Required Qualifications –

· Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, regional or environmental planning, natural resource management, landscape architecture or a related field.

· Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a core team member (lead ecologist, engineer or geomorphologist) within a multi-disciplinary team designing, permitting and implementing complex restoration projects.

· Minimum 2 years experience as a project manager on habitat restoration projects.

· Ability to maintain professionalism and composure when under pressure from high workload associated with managing complex projects and programs.

· Advanced knowledge of the principles of watershed restoration (e.g. natural river processes) and natural resource issues facing Pacific Northwest Rivers

and watersheds including ESA and other issues.

· Advanced understanding of the natural processes that shape rivers and floodplains in the Pacific Northwest – e.g. Hydraulics and hydrology, sediment transport, large wood dynamics, vegetative succession, etc.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering reports and other documents and ability to convey complex information in non-technical terms.

· Experience preparing and submitting grant proposals pertinent to watershed and species recovery efforts to various funding agencies.

· Experience administering grants including reporting.

· Experience developing and managing consultant and construction contracts, including providing quality assurance of consultant project tasks and deliverables.

· Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with diverse groups and team members, successfully manage conflict and build consensus to achieve project goals.

· Experience working successfully as a technical lead or expert in multi-disciplinary technical teams in a high-performance environment on highly visible habitat restoration and floodplain management projects.

· Ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical information both in writing and orally to varied audiences.

· Ability to function independently, have a quick grasp of issues, exercise good judgement and initiative and keep co-workers and leadership updated as required.

· Experience with databases, GIS software and proficiency with productivity software including Microsoft and Google products for word processing, data analysis, data sharing and storage, presentations and virtual meetings.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively and building trust with diverse groups.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS –

· Advanced degree in environmental science, regional or environmental planning, natural resource management, landscape architecture, or a related field.

· Advanced education in ecology, environmental science, environmental engineering, geomorphology, water resources or closely related field.

· History of managing complex projects successfully.

· History of successfully applying for funding and administering grants pertinent to watershed and species recovery efforts.

· Experience presenting to political leaders, professional organizations and conferences.

· Experience in the technical and organizational aspects of salmon recovery efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

· Advanced understanding of the natural processes that shape rivers and floodplains in the Pacific Northwest – e.g. Hydraulics and hydrology, sediment transport, large wood dynamics, vegetative succession, etc.

· Advanced Project Management training and/or certification.

· Experience in Field data collection with GPS and using GIS webmaps.

· Experience working with tribal governments, local governments, agencies and landowners on salmon recovery issues.

HYBRID WORK OPTION –

The candidate will be allowed to work remotely when feasible but must visit worksites, partner and agency offices and scheduled, in-person meetings as required as a primary point of contact for Quinault Nation watershed restoration efforts. Virtual meetings are encouraged for technical and logistical discussions and when in-person attendance is not required. The candidate must be available to visit

and work from the Quinault Administration Complex in Taholah, Washington as required to meet the obligations of updating and receiving direction from supervisors, policy bodies and leadership of the Quinault Indian Nation. The position will have an office assigned at the Quinault Department of Fisheries for hybrid or full-time use.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS –

This position requires the ability to conduct site visits and tours of remote areas. The candidate will often have to walk through brushy and forested areas including streams and riverbeds. Walking will include uneven surfaces, slippery conditions and active construction sites. This position will also require occasional in-water work wearing waders or working from a boat or raft.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS –

· Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license or be able to obtain one within the first month of employment.

· Must have and maintain the ability to be insured under the Quinault Indian Nation automobile insurance.

· Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

· Able to comply with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act.

BENEFITS –

· Very competitive Medical/Dental Plans.

· Generous Paid Time Off including Annual Leave and over 20 paid Holidays. 12 days of Annual Leave accrued in first full year of employment.

· Generous Sick Leave accrual.

· 401K and Profit Sharing after one year of employment including matching contributions by employer.

· Wellness Leave time.

How to Submit Applications / Contact Us

Contact Jobs@quinault.org or call (360) 276-8211 ext. 4600 for information regarding job openings.

For questions specific to the position, contact Joe Schumacker jschumacker@quinault.org (360) 276-8211 ext. 7327). · QIN Application (PDF) (https://www.quinaultindiannation.com/DocumentCenter/View/105/QIN-Employment-Application-PDF?bidId=)

If you have a current application on file, you can also call (360)-276-8211 ext. 4618. To ask that your application be submitted for the position by the COB of closing date