{"id":58398,"date":"2026-03-18T20:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T03:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=58398"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T03:01:09","slug":"job-project-manager-mid-columbia-fisheries-enhancement-group-ellensburg-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-project-manager-mid-columbia-fisheries-enhancement-group-ellensburg-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Project Manager,\u00a0Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group (Ellensburg, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-project-manager-ellensburg-washington\/4270722909?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Ellensburg, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/washington\">Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-paid-jobs\">Permanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$50,000 &#8211; $65,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Health, dental, vision insurance. Paid vacation and sick leave. 3% retirement match after 1 year of employment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Deadline<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Mar 26, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">2 &#8211; 4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: <\/strong>This position will manage a variety of restoration projects, potentially including fish barrier removal projects, floodplain restoration projects, and\/or low-tech process-based and beaver-based restoration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Development:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan and carry out restoration projects consistent with MCF\u2019s ecological restoration approach.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct public and private landowner outreach, site visits, and site assessments to develop restoration projects.<\/li>\n<li>Engage project partners and stakeholders to support project development, implementation, and outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Develop budgets, maps, photos, and site plans to support project planning and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Research, identify, and actively pursue funding opportunities, including preparing grant proposals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage multiple restoration projects, each at different phases of development, implementation and stewardship.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor grant-funded project activities and ensure deliverables and reporting requirements are met.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with MCF administrative and project staff to approve grant expenditures, review project expenses, and adjust workflow to keep projects within budget.<\/li>\n<li>Manage communications and coordination with landowners. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply for, secure, and manage project permits and permissions.<\/li>\n<li>Accurately track and document project work and outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Develop project specifications and cost estimates.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare bid packages, solicitations, and scopes of work for consultants and contractors.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with designers and engineers throughout the project design process.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate and collaborate with landowners, technical teams, design teams, regulators, funders, and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate crews, materials, and tools required for project implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee contractors and ensure quality construction oversight.<\/li>\n<li>Work with colleagues to develop and implement innovative restoration techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in a variety of internal and external meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Direct (but not supervise) seasonal technicians and volunteers. Eventually, the Project Manager may supervise other staff.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in educational outreach events for adults and children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Skills and Qualifications <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Professionalism:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to interact professionally on behalf of MCF with partners, stakeholders, and the public.<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing tasks and projects with minimal supervision.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated passion for ecological restoration and dedication to advancing MCF\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n<li>Communicates clearly in writing and verbally, including presenting information to groups.<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with co-workers, landowners, funders, and project partners.<\/li>\n<li>Willing and able to perform all aspects of the job, including other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<li>Committed to following safety procedures.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Will contribute to and support a positive organizational culture<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of the life cycle and habitat needs of fish native to the Mid-Columbia region, including salmon, steelhead, bull trout and Pacific lamprey<\/li>\n<li>Able to pass a background check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project management and technical skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with diverse and changing tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Able to develop budgets and grant applications.<\/li>\n<li>Able to use ArcGIS Pro to document sites and create maps, with enthusiasm for developing advanced GIS capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Education and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree in ecology, biology, natural resources, hydrology, stream ecology, geomorphology, or related.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum one year of professional experience with work similar to that described above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Field skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comfortable and able to safely navigate uneven terrain in remote field settings while maintaining situational awareness.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds of tools and equipment into and out of work vehicles, and to occasionally carry heavy tools and equipment short distances at a worksite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Valid WA driver\u2019s license and safe driving record required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desired Qualifications <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with grant writing.<\/li>\n<li>Able to evaluate and interpret engineering design plans, construction drawings, and results from hydraulic modeling.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of fluvial or groundwater processes and geomorphology, either through formal coursework or independent learning.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with remote sensing and vegetation indices (e.g., NDVI) for habitat or restoration projects, or willingness to develop skills in this area.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with drone use in ecological or restoration projects, or interest in becoming a certified FAA drone pilot.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See the full job posting on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midcolumbiafisheries.org\/6838-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><strong><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button gtag4-how-to-apply-button\">How To Apply<\/span><\/strong>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-272371\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p>Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (a technical report, grant application, research paper, or related) to Rebecca Wassell, <a href=\"mailto:becca@midcolumbiafisheries.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">becca@midcolumbiafisheries.org<\/a> . \u00a0The position is open until filled. \u00a0We will begin reviewing applications on March 26, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are 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