Summary of Position Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Grant Writing\/Fundraising (10%)<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Works with the Executive Director and other staff to develop fundable project ideas consistent with the Council\u2019s mission
\n\uf0b7 Actively researches potential funding sources (public and private)
\n\uf0b7 Write and submit competitive grant proposals to state and federal agencies, private foundations, and other sources of program funding<\/p>\n
2. Project Management (50%)<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Collaborate with landowners and partners to plan and implement complex short- and long-range projects related to restoration and landscape improvement within the North\/Middle Fork John Day River watersheds
\n\uf0b7 Prepare work plans, contracts, proposals, permitting, budgets, timelines, and deliverables for restoration projects and monitoring.
\n\uf0b7 Schedule contractors, oversee work, write contracts for, and track contractors carrying out habitat restoration activities
\n\uf0b7 Share project updates with landowners, NFJDWC staff, Board, partners, funders, and community.
\n\uf0b7 Lead tours onsite for landowners, funders and partners
\n\uf0b7 Pursue new funding sources and relationships<\/p>\n
3. Monitoring & Stewardship (30%)<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Organize project monitoring efforts
\n\uf0b7 Conduct a variety of types of effectiveness monitoring on all restoration projects
\n\uf0b7 Conducts contracted monitoring efforts and required reporting on Middle Fork John Day River Intensively Monitored Watershed
\n\uf0b7 Stay abreast of other ecological monitoring efforts happening in the basin and incorporate into future restoration planning
\n\uf0b7 Database management, including data entry, QA\/QC tasks and database maintenance
\n\uf0b7 Respond to data and metadata requests from partners<\/p>\n
4. Community Engagement (5%)<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Meet, schedule site visits with, and talk with landowners, technical partners, Tribal staff, community members, students and volunteers.
\n\uf0b7 Strengthen existing relationships with landowners on behalf of the Council and develop new connections
\n\uf0b7 Participate in Council fundraising\/networking opportunities
\n\uf0b7 Represent NFJDWC at community events, public meetings, and partnership meetings<\/p>\n
5. Administrative (5%)<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Participate in regular staff and board meetings, and partner meetings
\n\uf0b7 Fill out bi-monthly timesheets and expense reimbursements
\n\uf0b7 Participate in weekly staff meetings
\n\uf0b7 Write weekly staff report for Executive Director
\n\uf0b7 Participate in staff strategic planning efforts
\n\uf0b7 Participate in weekly staff chores<\/p>\n
6. Other Duties as Assigned<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor\u2019s or organization\u2019s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\nMinimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\uf0b7 Bachelor\u2019s degree in aquatic ecology, fisheries biology, hydrology, or other watershed science or related field, OR at least 3 years related experience.
\n\uf0b7 Experience overseeing and inspecting contractor, crew or volunteer work
\n\uf0b7 Experience working with diverse partners, including private landowners, staff from government agencies, and contractors; and a strong respect for diversity in knowledge types, viewpoints, and perspectives
\n\uf0b7 Demonstrated professional skills including work planning, time management, and organization; excellent verbal and written communication
\n\uf0b7 Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS and\/or Google Earth software and handheld GPS
\n\uf0b7 Self-motivated, resourceful, results-oriented.
\n\uf0b7 Ability to multi-task
\n\uf0b7 Willing and able to work occasional weekends and evenings.
\n\uf0b7 Pass pre-employment criminal background and DMV check and drug screening.<\/p>\n
Desired<\/strong><\/p>\n\uf0b7 Experience writing and securing grant funding and securing contributions from project partners
\n\uf0b7 Community outreach experience, specifically in regards to watershed health
\n\uf0b7 Water quality monitoring, including data collection and management, and interpretation of results
\n\uf0b7 Interest and\/or experience in working with the ecocultural contexts of habitats and land management techniques
\n\uf0b7 Knowledge and experience of ESA listed species issues and solutions
\n\uf0b7 Experience planting and managing plantings
\n\uf0b7 Ability to identify native and non-native trees, shrubs and forbs in the John Day basin, including working knowledge of upland, wetland, and riparian plant communities
\n\uf0b7 Familiarity with Scientific data collection protocols, data management and QA\/QC.
\n\uf0b7 Database use and maintenance experience. R and Python programming language experience.
\n\uf0b7 General knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental laws as well as local, state, and federal permitting requirements as they relate to watershed restoration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n